PIEDMONT VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 05

Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 is a public elementary school that is part of the Meade School District 46-1 school district, located in Piedmont, SD with about 647 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Piedmont Valley Elementary, located in Piedmont, South Dakota, is a key component of the Meade School District (46-1). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within a supportive and collaborative environment. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the broader Meade School District, the school aims to foster academic growth, social development, and a positive learning culture for its elementary-aged population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Piedmont community, functioning as a hub for local families. Through its connection to the official district website (meade.k12.sd.us), the school ensures that parents and guardians remain informed about academic programming, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. With its commitment to student success and community engagement, Piedmont Valley Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school within the Meade educational system.

For more information, contact Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 at (605) 787-5295 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16159 2nd St
Piedmont, SD 57769
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PIEDMONT VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 05 is a public school in Piedmont, SD with about 647 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
647
Teachers:
39.28
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 647 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PIEDMONT VALLEY ELEMENTARY - 05 is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.8%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.