LEOLA ELEMENTARY - 02

Leola Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Leola School District 44-2 school district, located in Leola, SD with about 77 students offering grade levels from 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 7 teachers, Leola Elementary - 02 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.

Leola Elementary, located at 820 Leola Ave in Leola, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Leola School District. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and individualized attention for its students. The school plays a central role in the town’s social and educational life, fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure student success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Leola School District, which aims to prepare students for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong connection to the values of their rural community. By utilizing the district’s official website (http://www.leola.k12.sd.us), parents and community members can access information regarding school calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its commitment to excellence in a rural setting, Leola Elementary strives to provide a stable, high-quality learning foundation for the children of McPherson County.

For more information, contact Leola Elementary - 02 at (605) 439-3477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.