New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
Ethan, SD · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 is a middle school located in Ethan, South Dakota. The school serves 22 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 performs below the state average for South Dakota. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 has 22 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
Yes, New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +21, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 is part of the Parkston School District 33-3 in Ethan, South Dakota. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.