Enrollment
17
Elementary
DISTRICT 79 · STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CASTLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 28-1·NCES 461128001126
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
46271 184th St, Castlewood, SD 57223 · (605) 793-2497 · Hamlin County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL17 STUDENTS
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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
17.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 20% · 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 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 18% |
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
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04→Castlewood High School - 01
Based on grade levels within Castlewood School District 28-1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 17 | #303 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
17
+5 (+42%) vs 2020
+31% since 2000-01, when it was 13
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | 21% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 25% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.
Since 2017-18: students up 70% (10 to 17); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is an elementary school in Castlewood, South Dakota, according to federal school records. Students in kindergarten through 8 attend the school, which enrolls 17 students. The average among elementary schools in South Dakota is roughly 204 students; this school is 92% smaller than that.
Castlewood School District 28-1 counts 4 schools and 345 students, including Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 enrolls a student body that is 100% White. Census estimates put the White share of Hamlin County's population at about 92%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 17.0:1, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, elementary schools in South Dakota average 15.4:1.
Hamlin County has these Census figures: median household income is about $87,101, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The public schools of Hamlin County number 10 and enroll about 1,533.
The school nearest to Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is Castlewood High School - 01, at a distance of about 3.9 miles. Within five miles of Claremont Colony Elementary - 04, there are 3 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
In 2020-21 the school reported 12 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 17. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio of students to teachers went from 12.0:1 to 17.0:1 over the same years.
The Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Hamlin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,373
Census ACS
Median income
$87,101
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,533 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Castlewood School District 28-1
- Castlewood Elementary - 02Elementary · 140 students
- Castlewood High School - 01High · 112 students
- Castlewood Middle School - 03Middle · 76 students
Other schools in Castlewood
- Castlewood Elementary - 02Elementary · 140 students
- Castlewood High School - 01High · 112 students
- Castlewood Middle School - 03Middle · 76 students
Nearby schools
- Castlewood High School - 013.9 mi · 112
- Castlewood Middle School - 033.9 mi · 76
- Castlewood Elementary - 023.9 mi · 140
- Estelline Elementary - 029.7 mi · 149
- Estelline High School - 019.7 mi · 83
- Estelline Middle School - 039.7 mi · 60
Frequently asked questions
About Claremont Colony Elementary - 04What is the total enrollment at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 enrolls approximately 17 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 serve?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Approximately 17.0:1 students per teacher at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.
How diverse is Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 in?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is part of Castlewood School District 28-1.
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