Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary - 05

Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
235 Palm St
Hitchcock, SD 57348
104 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hitchcock-Tulare Elementary is a rural public school located in Hitchcock, South Dakota, serving as a key component of the Hitchcock-Tulare School District. Situated in the heart of a small farming community, the school emphasizes a close-knit, supportive educational environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention. The district is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and maintaining strong ties between the school and the surrounding community.

As part of a consolidated district that bridges the towns of Hitchcock and Tulare, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle and high school success. By leveraging its position within a tight-knit community, the elementary school fosters a safe and collaborative atmosphere where faculty and parents work closely together. The school remains dedicated to providing a quality education that balances traditional learning standards with the values and traditions of the local South Dakota region.
104
Total Students
9.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (97.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
Phone: (605)266-2151
Website: http://www.hitchcock-tulare.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 18
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6
Charter School 23 Students
18206 Spink Ln
Frankfort, SD 57440 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th