What grades does Sunrise Colony - 15 serve?

Sunrise Colony - 15 is a Primary school serving students in Watertown, SD. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Sunrise Colony - 15 located?

Sunrise Colony - 15 is located at Watertown, SD in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Colony - 15?

Sunrise Colony - 15 has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1.

What schools are in Watertown, SD?

Watertown, SD is served by the local school district. Sunrise Colony - 15 is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Sunrise Colony - 15 — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Watertown, South Dakota|Watertown School District 14-4

Watertown, SD 57266

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

12:30 Early Dismissal- Teacher InserviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

12:30 Dismissal for teacher Inservice

Sep

Wed

Early Dismissal (Inservice)half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Homecoming- Early Dismissal @ 1:30half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissal-Inservice (WHS/WMS/WIS-12:30; JK-4-12:20; PM PK attends 8:30-11:30 am; No AM Preschool)half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Early Dismissal @ 12:20 PM-Teacher In-ServiceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Early Dismissal (WHS/WMS/WIS-12:30; JK-4-12:20; No Preschool-District Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00 pm; Preschool Conferences 8:00 am-8:00 pm)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

17:1

Locale

Rural

District

Watertown School District 14-4

Phone

(605)882-6340

School Statistics

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,402

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,398

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,079

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 35%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$328,147

+2.8% 1yr+32.8% 5yr

Watertown, SD metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.3%

Unemployment rate

8.9%

Uninsured residents

8.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

680

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

645

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

254 (39%)

Speech/Language Impairment

112 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

86 (13%)

Autism

80 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

35 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

12:30 Early Dismissal- Teacher Inservice

12:30 Dismissal for teacher Inservice

Staff Day

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Early Dismissal (Inservice)

half_day

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Homecoming- Early Dismissal @ 1:30

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Watertown School District 14-4. Sunrise Colony - 15 follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	LABOR DAY-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	12:30 Early Dismissal- Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide 12:30 Dismissal for teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early Dismissal (Inservice)District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Homecoming- Early Dismissal @ 1:30District-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early Dismissal-Inservice (WHS/WMS/WIS-12:30; JK-4-12:20; PM PK attends 8:30-11:30 am; No AM Preschool)District-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Early Dismissal @ 12:20 PM-Teacher In-ServiceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Early Dismissal (WHS/WMS/WIS-12:30; JK-4-12:20; No Preschool-District Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00 pm; Preschool Conferences 8:00 am-8:00 pm)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:20 PM-CONFERENCES(1:00 PM-8:00 PM)District-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Vacation-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving-NO SCHOOL; District Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School- Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Vacation-NO SCHOOL; District Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	CHRISTMAS BREAK BEGINS-EARLY DISMISSAL @ 12:20 District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal @ 12:20District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day-District Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No School- Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	No School- Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	No School- Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	No School- Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	No School- Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Early Dismissal (Inservice)District-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Early Dismissal @ 12:20 PM-Teacher In-serviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Early Dismissal (PTC)District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	1-8 Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL (1/2 day Teacher Virtual Inservice)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School- President's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Early Dismissal-Inservice (WHS/WMS/WIS-12:30; JK-4-12:20; AM PK-11:30; No PM Preschool)District-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	12:30 Early Dismissal- Teacher InserviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Spring Break-NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	No School- Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	No School- Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	NATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS DAYDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Admin Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEKDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day-District Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—