Abbott House Elementary - 06

15 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Abbott House Elementary is a specialized educational facility located in Mitchell, South Dakota, operating as part of the broader Mitchell School District. Situated at 909 Court Merrill Street, the school is uniquely integrated with the Abbott House, a well-regarded private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing residential treatment and therapeutic services for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect.

The educational program at Abbott House Elementary is specifically designed to meet the needs of students who require a highly structured and supportive learning environment. By working in tandem with therapeutic professionals, the school focuses on academic development alongside emotional and behavioral health. This collaborative approach allows the school to provide personalized instruction and stability for students whose individual circumstances necessitate a more tailored educational experience than what is typically found in a traditional public school setting.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abbott House Elementary - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	10

American Indian
10 (66.7 %)
Black
2 (13.3 %)
Two or More
2 (13.3 %)
White
1 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mitchell School District 17-2
Phone:	(605)996-2486
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
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

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 6