SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY - 03

South Park Elementary - 03 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Belle Fourche School District 09-1 school district, located in Belle Fourche, SD with about 408 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 4th 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 30 teachers, South Park Elementary - 03 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.

South Park Elementary is a public school located in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, serving as part of the Belle Fourche School District 09-1. Situated at 1816 Valley Drive, the school provides foundational education for young learners within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Belle Fourche School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student development, and preparing children for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As a primary educational institution in the region, South Park Elementary focuses on creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. The school works closely with district leadership to implement curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities that engage students both inside and outside the classroom. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the school’s academic calendar can find detailed resources and contact information through the official district website at http://www.bellefourcheschools.org.

For more information, contact South Park Elementary - 03 at (605) 723-3382 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
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SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY - 03 is a public Title I school in Belle Fourche, SD with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
408
Teachers:
30.04
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
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 408 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.