LONGVALLEY ELEMENTARY - 10

Longvalley Elementary - 10 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kadoka Area School District 35-2 school district, located in Longvalley, SD with about 41 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 4 teachers, Longvalley Elementary - 10 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.

Longvalley Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Longvalley, South Dakota, serving as part of the Kadoka Area School District. Situated along Highway 73, the school functions as a community-focused learning environment designed to provide foundational education to students in a sparsely populated region of the state. Its affiliation with the broader Kadoka district allows it to leverage regional resources while maintaining the intimate, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a remote prairie schoolhouse.

The school’s official presence is housed under the Kadoka Area School District’s website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative information, academic resources, and district-wide communications. As a rural educational institution, Longvalley Elementary plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction and personalized attention for its student body. Families looking for specific details regarding enrollment, staff contact, or current school year events are encouraged to visit the provided district website.

For more information, contact Longvalley Elementary - 10 at (605) 837-2173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.