Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
500 S Franklin St
Elk Point, SD 57025
321 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary, located in Elk Point, South Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of strong character. By maintaining a focus on core subjects while integrating essential social and emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

The institution prides itself on being an active participant in the local Elk Point community, leveraging its location on South Franklin Street to keep families and staff closely connected. Through the resources provided on their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. Ultimately, Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, academic excellence, and a sense of belonging for every student.
321
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    290 (90.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (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: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Phone: (605)356-5801
Website: http://www.epj.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 58
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 48
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 125 Students
505 3RD ST
PONCA, NE 68770 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th