HERMOSA ELEMENTARY - 04

Hermosa Elementary - 04 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Custer School District 16-1 school district, located in Hermosa, SD with about 204 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 18 teachers, Hermosa Elementary - 04 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.

Hermosa Elementary School, located in Hermosa, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Custer School District. Situated at 11 4th St, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development and social-emotional growth during their formative elementary years.

As part of the Custer School District, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative educational goals of a larger district while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of a small-town school. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding the school’s curriculum, calendar, and administrative policies by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.csd.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Hermosa Elementary - 04 at (605) 255-4345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.