Doland Elementary - 03

81 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Doland Elementary, located at 405 N Humphrey Dr in Doland, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As part of the Doland School District, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its students. By emphasizing core academic fundamentals and small-town community values, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its young learners.

The school maintains a connection with the broader district through its official website, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and community events. As a pillar of the Doland area, the elementary school plays a vital role in preparing its students for their future academic transitions, maintaining a strong focus on creating a positive, safe, and collaborative atmosphere for education in Spink County.

Total Students

7.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doland Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	4

White
77 (95.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (4.9 %)

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:	Doland School District 56-2
Phone:	(605)635-6241
Website:	http://dolandschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 10