SANBORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY - 06

Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sanborn Central School District 55-5 school district, located in Forestburg, SD with about 92 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 8 teachers, Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Sanborn Central Elementary, located in Forestburg, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Sanborn Central School District. As a rural educational institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive, small-school environment that focuses on individualized student growth and academic development. By leveraging its position along Highway 34, the school acts as a focal point for families across the area, fostering close-knit relationships between educators, students, and parents.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational academic experience while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Sanborn Central Elementary often highlights its commitment to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional educational values and modern resources. Their official website serves as a primary portal for parents to access school news, calendars, and administrative updates, reflecting the institution's ongoing effort to maintain transparent and consistent communication with the families they serve.

For more information, contact Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 at (605) 495-4183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

40405 SD Hwy 34
Forestburg, SD 57314
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SANBORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY - 06 is a public Title I school in Forestburg, SD with about 92 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
92
Teachers:
8.88
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 92 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANBORN CENTRAL ELEMENTARY - 06 is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.1%
Two or more races
7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%

Female
41.3%
Male
58.7%

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.