MARTIN ELEMENTARY - 03

Martin Elementary - 03 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bennett County School District 03-1 school district, located in Martin, SD with about 280 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 22 teachers, Martin Elementary - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Martin Elementary, located at 201 5th St in Martin, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Bennett County School District. As a public school serving the local community, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students in a rural setting. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, while working to prepare them for their future academic transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bennett County School District, which emphasizes student achievement, community involvement, and the pursuit of excellence. By integrating core curriculum requirements with resources tailored to the needs of the Martin community, the school strives to ensure that all students have access to quality education. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative updates, interested parties can visit the district’s official website at http://www.bennettco.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Martin Elementary - 03 at (605) 685-6717 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.