Baltic Elementary - 02

www.balticschool.org

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Baltic Elementary School, located at 1 Bulldog Ave in Baltic, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational foundation for the Baltic School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of each student. By prioritizing a "Bulldog pride" culture, the school aims to bridge the gap between rigorous curriculum standards and a welcoming, small-town atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their potential.

The school is an integral part of the larger Baltic School District, which leverages its website to maintain transparent communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing children for future academic transitions, Baltic Elementary integrates traditional instruction with community involvement. Families interested in learning more about their specific programs, staff, or enrollment procedures can visit their website at [http://www.balticschool.org](http://www.balticschool.org).

317

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltic Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	12

White
276 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.0 %)
Two or More
12 (3.8 %)
American Indian
12 (3.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Baltic School District 49-1
Phone:	(605)529-5464
Website:	http://www.balticschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 47