SIOUX VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 02

Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sioux Valley School District 05-5 school district, located in Volga, SD with about 305 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Sioux Valley Elementary, located at 200 Hansina Ave in Volga, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Sioux Valley School District. As a pillar of the local Volga community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth. By prioritizing small-town values alongside modern educational standards, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition into the upper grades of the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Sioux Valley School District, which emphasizes excellence in academics, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement. Through their official website, http://www.svs.k12.sd.us, families can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Sioux Valley Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active participation and a robust curriculum tailored to meet the needs of the growing Volga population.

For more information, contact Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 at (605) 627-5657 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 Hansina Ave
Volga, SD 57071
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SIOUX VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Volga, SD with about 305 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
305
Teachers:
20.5
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 305 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIOUX VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.