Hill City Elementary - 02

Hill City School District 51-2
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
221 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Hill City Elementary, located at 341 Main St in Hill City, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Black Hills community. Part of the Hill City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its young students. Its location in a small, tight-knit town allows for a community-focused approach to education, where teachers and staff often work closely with families to support student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while leveraging its unique geographic setting in the heart of the Black Hills. By providing a blend of core academic instruction and opportunities for personal development, Hill City Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific programs are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.hillcity.k12.sd.us.
221
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (72.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (19.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Hill City School District 51-2
Phone: (605)574-3015
Website: http://www.hillcity.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 29
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 30
Gender Ratio