School Overview
Faith Elementary School, located in the small, rural community of Faith, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding region. As part of the Faith School District 46-2, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while catering to the specific needs of a tight-knit, agricultural community. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that each child receives the attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Faith Elementary places a high value on community involvement and character development, reflecting the values of the town it serves. The school integrates modern educational practices with the traditions of its rural setting, preparing students for both future academic challenges and the responsibilities of citizenship. With its commitment to transparency and community engagement, the school acts as an essential pillar of the Faith community, striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere for all its pupils.
64
Total Students
6.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Faith Elementary - 02
Demographic Student Count
White53
Black1
Asian1
Two or More6
American Indian3
  • White
    53 (82.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (9.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Faith School District 46-2
Phone: (605)967-2152
Website: http://www.faith.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Faith Elementary - 02
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten14
Grade 111
Grade 27
Grade 311
Grade 44
Grade 59
Grade 68
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Faith Elementary - 02
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2742.2%
Male3757.8%