Orland Colony Elementary - 04

www.montrose.k12.sd.us

42 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Orland Colony Elementary is a small, specialized public school located in Montrose, South Dakota. As part of the Montrose School District, it serves the educational needs of the students living within the Orland Hutterite Colony. The school operates as a unique academic setting, providing a tailored learning environment that integrates standard state curriculum requirements while respecting the cultural and community values of the Hutterite population it serves.

Given its location and size, the school functions as a close-knit community hub, emphasizing foundational education for its students. While it maintains a smaller footprint compared to the district's main campus, it is fully integrated into the Montrose School District’s administrative structure, ensuring students have access to the district's resources, academic standards, and public school oversight.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orland Colony Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	42

White
42 (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:	Montrose School District 43-2
Phone:	(605)363-5025
Website:	http://www.montrose.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 11

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 5