Sunset Colony Elementary - 04

32 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sunset Colony Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Britton, South Dakota. As part of the Britton-Hecla School District, it serves students in the surrounding agricultural community, providing a foundational educational experience within a close-knit, localized environment. The school is characterized by its remote setting, which allows for small class sizes and a focused, individualized approach to student development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Britton-Hecla School District, emphasizing academic growth, student character, and preparation for future success. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central administration, Sunset Colony Elementary leverages district-wide resources and curriculum standards while fostering a distinct, community-oriented atmosphere typical of small-town South Dakota education.

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Colony Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	32

White
32 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Phone:	(605)448-2234
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2