Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 68 · STATE 204
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IPSWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 22-6·NCES 463606001086
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
35955 139th St, Ipswich, SD 57451 · (605) 426-6832 · Edmunds County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
A+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 97% of South Dakota public elementary schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded South Dakota public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
28.1:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 24% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 5 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 9% |
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
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06→Ipswich High School - 01
Based on grade levels within Ipswich Public School District 22-6. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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SD Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
87.5%
SD avg 50.3% . +5.1pp since 2022
Math
93.8%
SD avg 47.5% . +23.2pp since 2022
What this means: On the SD Smarter Balanced, South Dakota's statewide test, about 88 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 94 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Dakota schools, those numbers are about 50 and 47. Reading and writing scores are up about 5 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 23 points.
SD Smarter Balanced results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 87.5% | 93.8% |
| 2023-24 | 81.3% | 68.8% |
| 2022-23 | 82.4% | 70.6% |
% Proficient, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SD Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Dakota | In Edmunds County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #266 of 331 | #4 of 6 |
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
34
+2 (+6%) vs 2020
+13% since 2000-01, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
28.1:1
was 16.0:1
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 | 34 | 1.2 | 28.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 1.6 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 2.5 | 13.8:1 | 9% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 2 | 16.0:1 | 9% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 2.2 | 10.2:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 25 | 1 | 25.0:1 | 88% (22) |
| 2000-01 | 30 | 2 | 15.0:1 | 90% (27) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06.
Since 2017-18: students up 55% (22 to 34); teachers down 44% (2.2 to 1.2).
About Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Ipswich, South Dakota. The grade span is pre-K through 8, and enrollment is 34 students. An average school in this group (elementary schools in South Dakota) has about 204 students.
Within Ipswich Public School District 22-6, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is one of 7 schools. The district enrolls 462 students.
Most students at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 are White: 100% of enrollment.
At Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, 1.2 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 28.1:1. That ratio is over the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in South Dakota.
The allk12 Grade for Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is A+. Compared with South Dakota public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 97% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Census Bureau estimates for Edmunds County show that median household income is about $81,630, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 14 public schools operate in Edmunds County, serving about 684 students.
Of nearby public schools, Dakota Trail Virtual School - 92 is the closest, at about 5.2 miles. Inside a ten-mile radius, there are 4 other public schools.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 34 was 6% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 32. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (28.1:1) than in 2020-21 (16.0:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Edmunds County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,048
Census ACS
Median income
$81,630
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
684 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ipswich Public School District 22-6
- Ipswich Elementary - 02Elementary · 182 students
- Ipswich High School - 01High · 103 students
- Ipswich Middle School - 04Middle · 85 students
- Rosette Colony Elementary - 03Elementary · 31 students
- Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05Elementary · 26 students
- Dakota Trail Virtual School - 92High · 1 students
Other schools in Ipswich
- Ipswich Elementary - 02Elementary · 182 students
- Ipswich High School - 01High · 103 students
- Ipswich Middle School - 04Middle · 85 students
- Dakota Trail Virtual School - 92High · 1 students
Nearby schools
- Dakota Trail Virtual School - 925.2 mi · 1
- Ipswich High School - 015.2 mi · 103
- Ipswich Middle School - 045.2 mi · 85
- Ipswich Elementary - 025.2 mi · 182
- Blumengard Colony Elementary - 0612.2 mi · 33
- Rosette Colony Elementary - 0314.3 mi · 31
Frequently asked questions
About Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06What is the total enrollment at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 enrolls approximately 34 students in grades PK-08.
Is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Approximately 28.1:1 students per teacher at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06.
What is the student diversity at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06?
Student demographics at Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 are roughly 100% White.
What district is Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 in?
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 is part of Ipswich Public School District 22-6.
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