BRITTON-HECLA ELEMENTARY - 02
Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 school district, located in Britton, SD with about 214 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Britton-Hecla Elementary, located in Britton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community within the Britton-Hecla School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential core subjects alongside opportunities for social development, the elementary school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
As part of a smaller, rural school district, Britton-Hecla Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student needs. The school leverages its resources to provide a well-rounded education, often integrating community values into its programming. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative updates, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.britton.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02 at (605) 443-2234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Britton, SD 57430
(605) 443-2234
http://www.britton.k12.sd.us
BRITTON-HECLA ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Britton, SD with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 16.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRITTON-HECLA ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.