Edgemont Elementary - 03

Edgemont School District 23-1
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
107 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Edgemont Elementary, located at 715 Mogul Way in Edgemont, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Edgemont School District. As a small-town school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement for its elementary-aged students. The school functions as a hub for local families, prioritizing a student-centered approach designed to prepare children for their future academic endeavors through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Edgemont School District, which focuses on providing high-quality instruction while maintaining the unique, close-knit culture typical of rural South Dakota communities. By utilizing the resources available at their official website (http://www.edgemont.k12.sd.us), parents and community members can stay informed about district policies, school calendars, and academic initiatives. Overall, Edgemont Elementary stands as an essential component of the town’s infrastructure, dedicated to the long-term success and development of its youth.
107
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    94 (87.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Edgemont School District 23-1
Phone: (605)662-7254
Website: http://www.edgemont.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
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 9
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio