Jones County Elementary - 02

Jones County School District 37-3
305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
79 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Jones County Elementary, located at 305 Jefferson in Murdo, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational facility for the young learners within the Jones County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, reflecting the values and needs of its rural setting. By maintaining a focus on core academic subjects, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into secondary education.

The school operates under the broader Jones County School District, which emphasizes local involvement and a commitment to student achievement. Through its official website, http://jonesco.k12.sd.us, the district provides families with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty information, and district-wide policies. As a vital pillar of the Murdo community, Jones County Elementary plays a key role in fostering both the academic and personal growth of local children in a close-knit, accessible learning environment.
79
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    56 (70.9 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (21.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (5.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Jones County School District 37-3
Phone: (605)669-2297
Website: http://jonesco.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 15
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 16
Gender Ratio