Hamlin Elementary - 09

Hamlin School District 28-3
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
451 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hamlin Elementary, located in Hayti, South Dakota, serves as a core educational facility within the Hamlin School District. As a rural public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development in a supportive, small-town environment. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that prioritizes student growth and prepares younger children for the transition to secondary education within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hamlin School District, which aims to provide quality educational opportunities through a blend of traditional curriculum and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and personal development, Hamlin Elementary plays a vital role in the Hayti community, ensuring that students receive the resources necessary for success while benefiting from the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of South Dakota’s rural school systems.
451
Total Students
29.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    434 (96.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Hamlin School District 28-3
Phone: (605)783-3631
Website: http://www.hamlin.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 97

* 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 48
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 60
Gender Ratio