- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexandria, SD
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
Federal NCES profile for Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460264000875
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 30
- students enrolled
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alexandria, SD.
School address
District: Hanson School District 30-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460264000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 460264000875 · Alexandria, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 15:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanson Elementary - 06 (151 students)
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary - 06
151 students
- Hanson High Sc
Hanson High School - 01
122 students
- Hanson Middle
Hanson Middle School - 02
71 students
- This school 30
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
30 students
- Millbrook Colo 6
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
6 students
- Hanson Colony 4
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
4 students
What this shows Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 compares
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Hanson School District 30-1 reports $10,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Elementary - 06 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson High School - 01 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanson Middle School - 02 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Alexandria
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
How many students attend Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05?
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 has 30 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexandria, SD. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Alexandria, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05?
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 rank among public schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alexandria, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanson School District 30-1?
Besides Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05, Hanson School District 30-1 also operates Hanson Elementary - 06 (151 students), Hanson High School - 01 (122 students), and Hanson Middle School - 02 (71 students). See the Hanson School District 30-1 district page for the complete list.