ELKTON ELEMENTARY - 02

Elkton Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Elkton School District 05-3 school district, located in Elkton, SD with about 188 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 14 teachers, Elkton Elementary - 02 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.

Elkton Elementary, located at 508 Buffalo St in Elkton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elkton School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a supportive and focused learning environment for its students. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that prioritizes academic development, character building, and the cultivation of essential social skills in a safe, student-centered setting.

As part of the broader Elkton school system, the elementary program emphasizes strong core instruction while leveraging the benefits of a smaller student-to-teacher ratio. This structure allows for more individualized attention and helps create a tight-knit school culture where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. For more information regarding their specific curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources, stakeholders and families can visit the official school district website at http://www.elkton.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Elkton Elementary - 02 at (605) 542-2541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.