Burke Elementary - 02

www.burke.k12.sd.us

108 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burke Elementary, located at 933 Lincoln St. in Burke, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational facility for elementary-aged students within the Burke School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and character growth. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for successful transitions into secondary schooling.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit, rural community, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources and updates regarding student activities and district policies. Overall, Burke Elementary focuses on cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to their school environment.

108

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burke Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Two or More	1
American Indian	9

White
98 (90.7 %)
American Indian
9 (8.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

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:	Burke School District 26-2
Phone:	(605)775-2246
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 15

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 11