Hereford Elementary - 08

Meade School District 46-1
15998 Cross S Rd
Hereford, SD 57785
11 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Hereford Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Hereford, South Dakota, serving students within the Meade School District (46-1). Situated in a remote, prairie-based community, the school plays a vital role in providing essential primary education to local families who might otherwise face long commutes to larger district centers. As a part of the Meade School District, it operates under a broader administrative framework that manages resources and curriculum across a geographically vast school system.

The school is characterized by its intimate setting, which fosters a close-knit learning environment typical of South Dakota’s rural education landscape. While the facility serves a limited number of students, it is committed to maintaining the core academic standards of the district while addressing the unique needs of a small-town student body. Prospective families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources through the official Meade School District website.
11
Total Students
2.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (100.0 %)
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: Meade School District 46-1
Phone: (605)269-2264
Website: http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 2
Grade 4 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio