MEDARY ELEMENTARY - 05

Medary Elementary - 05 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brookings School District 05-1 school district, located in Brookings, SD with about 370 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 29 teachers, Medary Elementary - 05 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.

Medary Elementary, located at 718 5th St S in Brookings, South Dakota, is a primary educational institution within the Brookings School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of the broader district, Medary Elementary works to implement standardized curricula designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school, while maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere typical of Brookings’ public schools.

The school is deeply integrated into the Brookings educational system, which is committed to academic excellence and inclusivity. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, mission statement, faculty resources, or registration information can visit the district’s official website at http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us. Through this portal, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, providing transparency regarding district-wide initiatives and site-specific school events.

For more information, contact Medary Elementary - 05 at (605) 696-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.