Rustic Acres Elementary - 04

www.chester.k12.sd.us

36 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rustic Acres Elementary is a primary educational institution located in Madison, South Dakota. As part of the Chester School District (as indicated by its website domain), the school serves the local rural community by providing foundational instruction for young learners. Its location on 456th Avenue places it in a quiet, pastoral setting, characteristic of the regional approach to education that prioritizes a close-knit, community-focused learning environment.

The school operates under the Chester Area School District, which emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, character development, and academic preparation. By maintaining a connection to the district’s broader resources and curriculum, Rustic Acres provides students with a structured elementary experience designed to build the necessary skills for their future transition into middle and high school levels within the district.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	36

White
36 (100.0 %)

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:	Chester Area School District 39-1
Phone:	(605)489-2411
Website:	http://www.chester.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2