BRANDON ELEMENTARY - 03

Brandon Elementary - 03 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 school district, located in Brandon, SD with about 574 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Brandon Elementary - 03 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Brandon Elementary School, located at 501 Holly Blvd in Brandon, South Dakota, serves as a foundational component of the Brandon Valley School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s official digital presence provides families and community members with essential resources, including staff directories, academic calendars, and school policies. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and strong communication between educators and parents, Brandon Elementary strives to create a well-rounded school culture. Whether through its structured curriculum or its involvement in district-wide initiatives, the school remains a key focal point for families in the Brandon area looking to provide their children with a stable and enriching start to their educational journey.

For more information, contact Brandon Elementary - 03 at (605) 582-6315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
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BRANDON ELEMENTARY - 03 is a public Title I school in Brandon, SD with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
40.93
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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 574 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRANDON ELEMENTARY - 03 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.