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Upland Colony Elementary School (Closed 2023)

40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
Upland Colony Elementary School serves 77 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Upland Colony Elementary School?
77 students attend Upland Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Upland Colony Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upland Colony Elementary School?
Upland Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Upland Colony Elementary School offer ?
Upland Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upland Colony Elementary School part of?
Upland Colony Elementary School is part of Sanborn Central School District 55-5.

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