Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02

www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us

154 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Tri-Valley Elementary is a public school located in Colton, South Dakota, serving as a key component of the Tri-Valley School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. Its proximity to the growing Sioux Falls metropolitan area allows it to balance a community-focused, small-town atmosphere with access to broader educational resources.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, aiming to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. By prioritizing close collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Tri-Valley Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success as they transition into the upper grade levels. For more specific details regarding their curriculum, extracurricular activities, or staff directory, you can visit their official website at http://www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us.

154

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
139 (90.3%)
Hispanic
9 (5.8%)
Two or More
3 (1.9%)
Black
2 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Phone:	(605)446-3538
Website:	http://www.tri-valley.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 34

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 38