Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

Elementary No virtual instruction Carpenter, SD Grades KG–08 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (67)
  • 42 Students
  • 3.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (605)532-3606 Phone
SchoolFinderUSA Logo
SchoolFinderUSA
National School Directory
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
Carpenter, SD 57322
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (67)
42
Students
3.0
Teachers
14:1
Student:Teacher
(605)532-3606
Phone

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is a public Elementary school located in Carpenter, SOUTH DAKOTA, operated by the Clark School District 12-2 school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 42 students enrolled; a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
42.0
State avg: 209.0
▼ 80% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 3% better
School Details
School Name
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
NCESSCH ID
461294001081
State School ID
SD-12002-04
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
533 Fordham Dr
City
Carpenter
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57322
County
Clark County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46022
State Leg. Lower
46022
Latitude
44.76792
Longitude
-97.90849
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
42
Total Students
👩‍🏫
3.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
3.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)3.0
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Clark School District 12-2
LEAID
4612940
State LEA ID
SD-12002
Phone
(605)532-3603
Website
http://www.clark.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Clark
View All District Schools
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$6,822K
Federal Revenue
$1,209K
State Revenue
$1,641K
Local Revenue
$3,972K
Total Expenditure
$6,079K
Instruction Exp.
$3,493K
Support Services
$1,764K
Other Current Exp.
$326K
Google Maps Apple Maps Explore South Dakota Map
© 2026 SchoolFinderUSA. All rights reserved. Data from NCES.
Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

1
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
Raymond · Elementary
3.8 mi
2
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Doland · Elementary
7.2 mi
3
Hillside Colony High School - 07
Doland · High
7.2 mi
4
Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
Carpenter · Elementary
10.5 mi
5
Clark High School - 01
Clark · High
11.2 mi
6
Clark Middle School - 03
Clark · Middle
11.2 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in South Dakota with similar enrollment to Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

Upland Colony Elementary - 05
Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Artesian, SD
42
Students
13.68:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Orland Colony Elementary - 04
Montrose School District 43-2
Montrose, SD
42
Students
14:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Chester Area School District 39-1
Madison, SD
41
Students
13.67:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
McIntosh Elementary - 02
McIntosh School District 15-1
McIntosh, SD
43
Students
4.75:1
Ratio
100%
Free Lunch
Norris Elementary - 08
White River School District 47-1
Norris, SD
43
Students
8.6:1
Ratio
93%
Free Lunch
Bowdle Elementary - 02
Bowdle School District 22-1
Bowdle, SD
40
Students
5.52:1
Ratio
43%
Free Lunch
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
Langford Area School District 45-5
Claremont, SD
44
Students
15.71:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Lakeview Elementary - 09
Todd County School District 66-1
Pure Water Township, SD
44
Students
14.67:1
Ratio
100%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fordham Colony Elementary - 04, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fordham Colony Elementary - 04?
42 students are enrolled at Fordham Colony Elementary - 04, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 have?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 has 3.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
What grades does Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 serve?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 serves grades KG through 08.
Is Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 a charter school?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 located in?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 belong to?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is part of the Clark School District 12-2 school district.
How much does Clark School District 12-2 spend per student?
The Clark School District 12-2 district spends approximately $144,738,095 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
Ask EduBot about any school!
??0) ?>, 326000], }; if (fin.rev.every(v=>v===0)) return; new Chart(el, { type:'bar', data:{ labels:['Federal Rev','State Rev','Local Rev','Instruction','Support Svcs','Other Exp'], datasets:[{ label:'Amount ($K)', data:[...fin.rev,...fin.exp].map(v=>Math.round(v/1000)), backgroundColor:['rgba(16,185,129,.8)','rgba(16,185,129,.6)','rgba(16,185,129,.4)','rgba(239,68,68,.8)','rgba(239,68,68,.6)','rgba(239,68,68,.4)'], borderRadius:4 }] }, options:{responsive:true,maintainAspectRatio:false,plugins:{legend:{display:false}}, scales:{x:{ticks:{color:tc(),font:{size:10}},grid:{display:false}}, y:{ticks:{color:tc(),callback:v=>'$'+v+'K'},grid:{color:gc()}}}} }); }