Graceville Colony - 07

Graceville Colony - 07 is a K-5 school of tiny scale in Winfred, South Dakota, overseen by Chester Area School District 39-1, hosting 23 students in grades K through 8. That puts it 89% leaner than the typical public school in South Dakota, which averages around 204 students.

Chester Area School District 39-1 runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 582 students. Graceville Colony - 07 is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Graceville Colony - 07 lists that nearly all students (100%) are White. The wider county runs roughly 91% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.5:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.4:1, putting Graceville Colony - 07 tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Lake County) reports that median household income runs about $76,808, roughly 35% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Lake County's 21 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,009 students), Graceville Colony - 07 is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Shannon Colony Elementary - 08, around 7.8 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 2 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 44%: 16 students in 2018 compared to 23 in 2025. Class-load math has loosened: from 8.0:1 in 2018 to 11.5:1 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.