McLaughlin Elementary - 02

McLaughlin School District 15-2
601 Main
McLaughlin, SD 57642
203 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
McLaughlin Elementary is a public school located in McLaughlin, South Dakota, serving the local community within the McLaughlin School District. Situated in the heart of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the region's educational landscape, fostering an environment that reflects both the academic needs of its students and the unique cultural heritage of the area.

As part of a district committed to student growth, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and community members regarding district policies, academic programs, and school resources. It serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary development, aiming to prepare students for their future academic journeys while navigating the specific challenges and opportunities of a rural, reservation-based school system.
203
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    187 (92.1 %)
  • White
    8 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.5 %)
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: McLaughlin School District 15-2
Phone: (605)823-4484
Website: http://www.mclaughlin.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 203
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 20
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Little Eagle School
Little Eagle School
Charter School 60 Students
1 School St
Little Eagle, SD 57639 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th