Lake Preston Elementary - 02

www.lakepreston.k12.sd.us

102 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Preston Elementary is a public school located in Lake Preston, South Dakota, serving students in the surrounding rural community. As part of the Lake Preston School District, the elementary program is dedicated to providing a supportive, foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and character development within a small-town atmosphere. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer personalized attention and foster a close-knit environment where students can thrive both socially and academically.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and traditions of the Lake Preston area. Through its website, the district highlights a commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential life skills. As a central hub for families in the region, Lake Preston Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to reach their potential.

102

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Preston Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
94 (92.2 %)
Two or More
5 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Lake Preston School District 38-3
Phone:	(605)847-4464
Website:	http://www.lakepreston.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 23

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 14