Enrollment
10
Elementary
DISTRICT 209 · STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MILBANK SCHOOL DISTRICT 25-4·NCES 460000201390
Blue Sky Colony - 04
15765 484th Ave, Milbank, SD 57252 · (605) 432-6615 · Grant County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL10 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 20% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 10% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Blue Sky Colony - 04→Milbank High School - 01
Based on grade levels within Milbank School District 25-4. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Blue Sky Colony - 04 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10 | #321 of 331 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
10
+3 (+43%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 7.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blue Sky Colony - 04.
About Blue Sky Colony - 04
Blue Sky Colony - 04 is a very small elementary school in South Dakota, located in Milbank. The school teaches kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 10 students. That is 95% below the average of about 204 students for elementary schools in South Dakota.
Blue Sky Colony - 04 is one school in Milbank School District 25-4, a system of 4 schools with 973 students.
By race and ethnicity, Blue Sky Colony - 04 is 100% White. The school's White share is 9 points above the 91% share among Grant County residents.
Blue Sky Colony - 04 reports a ratio of 10.0 students per teacher, from 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in South Dakota is 5.4 students per teacher.
In Grant County, home to about 7,563 people, median household income comes to about $75,028, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Grant County's 7 public schools enroll about 1,072 students and include Blue Sky Colony - 04.
Among nearby public schools, Milbank Middle School - 02 is closest at about 9.7 miles. Other public schools within ten miles number 3.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The 2020-21 count was 7 students and the 2024-25 count was 10. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Federal data show the ratio rising from 7.0:1 to 10.0:1.
This page collects posts and questions about Blue Sky Colony - 04, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Grant County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,563
Census ACS
Median income
$75,028
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,072 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Milbank School District 25-4
- Milbank Elementary - 03Elementary · 408 students
- Milbank High School - 01High · 333 students
- Milbank Middle School - 02Middle · 222 students
Other schools in Milbank
- Milbank Elementary - 03Elementary · 408 students
- Milbank High School - 01High · 333 students
- Milbank Middle School - 02Middle · 222 students
Nearby schools
- Milbank Middle School - 029.7 mi · 222
- Milbank High School - 019.7 mi · 333
- Milbank Elementary - 039.8 mi · 408
- Big Stone City Middle School - 0313.9 mi · 19
- Big Stone City Elementary - 0113.9 mi · 60
- Ortonville Secondary15.1 mi · 228
Frequently asked questions
About Blue Sky Colony - 04How large is Blue Sky Colony - 04?
Blue Sky Colony - 04 enrolls approximately 10 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Blue Sky Colony - 04 serve?
Blue Sky Colony - 04 serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Blue Sky Colony - 04?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at Blue Sky Colony - 04.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Blue Sky Colony - 04?
At Blue Sky Colony - 04, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Who oversees Blue Sky Colony - 04?
Blue Sky Colony - 04 is overseen by Milbank School District 25-4 in Grant County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.