Lemmon Elementary - 02

Lemmon School District 52-4
905 5th Ave W
Lemmon, SD 57638
141 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Lemmon Elementary, located at 905 5th Ave W in Lemmon, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Lemmon School District, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social development for its young students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to equip children with the essential skills necessary for their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school acts as a central hub for families in the Lemmon area. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a vital pillar of the town, Lemmon Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded experience in a rural setting.
141
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    126 (89.4 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (5.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1 %)
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: Lemmon School District 52-4
Phone: (605)374-3784
Website: http://www.lemmon.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 18
Gender Ratio