Highmore Elementary - 02

Highmore-Harrold 34-2
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
130 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Highmore Elementary, located at 415 Iowa Ave S in Highmore, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highmore-Harrold School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

As part of a smaller, rural school system, Highmore Elementary benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are able to provide more personalized attention to students. The school actively collaborates with families and the surrounding Highmore-Harrold area to create a cohesive educational experience. Those interested in current academic calendars, school policies, or district updates can find further information on their official website at http://www.highmore-harrold.k12.sd.us.
130
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (74.6 %)
  • American Indian
    28 (21.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
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: Highmore-Harrold 34-2
Phone: (605)852-2276
Website: http://www.highmore-harrold.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 7
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 22
Gender Ratio