Colman Elementary - 03

www.colman-egan.k12.sd.us

193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Colman Elementary is a public school located in Colman, South Dakota, serving as the primary education site for students in the Colman-Egan School District. As part of a smaller, rural school community, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to foundational academic development, typically focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school levels.

The school operates under the Colman-Egan district banner, which prides itself on maintaining a close-knit culture that bridges the gap between home and classroom. By leveraging its position within a smaller community, the school facilitates active parent involvement and collaborative extracurricular opportunities. Prospective parents or community members can find detailed information regarding school board policies, staff directories, and academic calendars on the official district website at http://www.colman-egan.k12.sd.us.

193

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colman Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
154 (79.8%)
Hispanic
18 (9.3%)
Two or More
11 (5.7%)
American Indian
7 (3.6%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

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:	Colman-Egan School District 50-5
Phone:	(605)534-3534
Website:	http://www.colman-egan.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 35

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 27