Robert Bennis Elementary - 05

2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005

www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/rbe

556 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Robert Bennis Elementary (RBE) is a public school located in Brandon, South Dakota, serving as part of the Brandon Valley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the elementary grades. As a key component of the local Brandon community, RBE emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student-centered instruction to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high educational standards and promoting a strong sense of school spirit and collaboration among students, staff, and families. By utilizing the resources of the Brandon Valley School District, Robert Bennis Elementary provides a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various enrichment opportunities. With its focus on creating a welcoming and productive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of young learners in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area.

556

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	34
American Indian	8

White
484 (87.1 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Phone:	(605)582-8010
Website:	http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/rbe
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 98

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 125