Sunrise Colony - 15 serves 17 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Colony - 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunrise Colony - 15's student population of 17 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunrise Colony - 15 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunrise Colony - 15?
17 students attend Sunrise Colony - 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sunrise Colony - 15 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Colony - 15?
Sunrise Colony - 15 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunrise Colony - 15 offer ?
Sunrise Colony - 15 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sunrise Colony - 15 part of?
Sunrise Colony - 15 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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