Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06

33 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Blumengard Colony Elementary is a small, specialized educational facility located in a rural setting near Faulkton, South Dakota. As a school serving a Hutterite colony, it operates as a unique component of the local public school system. The educational environment is characterized by a close-knit community structure, where the curriculum is tailored to meet both state academic standards and the specific cultural and vocational needs of the colony students.

The school functions as a focal point for the community’s youth, emphasizing foundational learning and essential life skills within a traditional, structured setting. Due to its remote location and affiliation with the colony, the school maintains a modest footprint, focusing on providing individualized instruction and fostering a quiet, disciplined learning atmosphere that reflects the values and lifestyle of the residents it serves.

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	33

White
33 (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:	Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
Phone:	(605)598-6266
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	33
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 4

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2