PARKSTON ELEMENTARY - 02

Parkston Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Parkston School District 33-3 school district, located in Parkston, SD with about 265 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 19 teachers, Parkston 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.

Parkston Elementary, located at 102C S. Chapman Dr. in Parkston, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Parkston School District. As a PK-12 district hub, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages its small-town setting to cultivate a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the individual progress and well-being of their students.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Parkston School District, which strives to prepare students for future success by balancing rigorous instructional standards with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values and community involvement, Parkston Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching start to a student's educational journey. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the district maintains an informative website at http://www.parkston.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Parkston Elementary - 02 at (605) 928-3368 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.