Leola Elementary - 02

www.leola.k12.sd.us

59 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leola Elementary, located at 820 Leola Ave in Leola, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Leola School District. As a small-town school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development, character building, and individualized attention for its students. The school plays a central role in the town’s social and educational life, fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to ensure student success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Leola School District, which aims to prepare students for future academic challenges while maintaining a strong connection to the values of their rural community. By utilizing the district’s official website (http://www.leola.k12.sd.us), parents and community members can access information regarding school calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its commitment to excellence in a rural setting, Leola Elementary strives to provide a stable, high-quality learning foundation for the children of McPherson County.

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leola Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1

White
57 (96.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.7 %)
Two or More
1 (1.7 %)

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:	Leola School District 44-2
Phone:	(605)439-3477
Website:	http://www.leola.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 14

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 11