Arlington Elementary - 02

www.arlington.k12.sd.us

155 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Arlington Elementary School, located at 306 S Main St in Arlington, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Arlington School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a foundational education in a small-town setting, the school focuses on preparing young learners for future success while maintaining strong connections with local families and stakeholders.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its structured curriculum and its role as a community hub in Brookings County. Through its official website, http://www.arlington.k12.sd.us, the institution keeps parents and the public informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Arlington Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of learning activities tailored to meet the needs of the elementary-age population.

155

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	8
Two or More	4

White
143 (92.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (5.2 %)
Two or More
4 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington School District 38-1
Phone:	(605)983-5741
Website:	http://www.arlington.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 24