Groton Area Elementary - 02

Groton Area School District 06-6
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
295 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Groton Area Elementary, located in Groton, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Groton Area School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the elementary school aims to prepare its students for future success both within the district’s secondary schools and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Groton community, reflecting the values and spirit of a small-town educational institution. With a focus on student-centered instruction and collaborative partnership with families, Groton Area Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students can explore their interests and develop essential social and academic skills. Their commitment to excellence is further supported by the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all local youth.
295
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    273 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Groton Area School District 06-6
Phone: (605)397-2317
Website: http://www.grotonarea.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 10
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 39
Gender Ratio