LAKE PRESTON ELEMENTARY - 02
Lake Preston Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake Preston School District 38-3 school district, located in Lake Preston, SD with about 91 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 9 teachers, Lake Preston Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Lake Preston Elementary is a public school located in Lake Preston, South Dakota, serving students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the Lake Preston School District, the elementary program is dedicated to providing a supportive, foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and character development within a small-town atmosphere. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer personalized attention and foster a close-knit environment where students can thrive both socially and academically.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and traditions of the Lake Preston area. Through its website, the district highlights a commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential life skills. As a central hub for families in the region, Lake Preston Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to reach their potential.
For more information, contact Lake Preston Elementary - 02 at (605) 847-4464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4464
http://www.lakepreston.k12.sd.us
LAKE PRESTON ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Lake Preston, SD with about 91 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lake Preston School District 38-3
- Total Students:
- 91
- Teachers:
- 9.67
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 91 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE PRESTON ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.