Milbank Elementary - 03

www.milbankschooldistrict.com

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Koch Elementary, located in Milbank, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Milbank School District. Situated at 410 E 10th Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young learners. As part of a close-knit community, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can build the essential skills needed for their future academic endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Milbank School District, which emphasizes excellence in education and the preparation of students for success in a global society. By integrating core curriculum with a nurturing atmosphere, Koch Elementary strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its students. Families interested in learning more about their programs, staff, or district initiatives can visit their official website at [http://www.milbankschooldistrict.com](http://www.milbankschooldistrict.com).

437

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milbank Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	71
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	8

White
345 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
71 (16.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
8 (1.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Milbank School District 25-4
Phone:	(605)432-6615
Website:	http://www.milbankschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 17

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 73