Newell Elementary - 02

Newell School District 09-2
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
152 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Newell Elementary is a public school located in Newell, South Dakota, serving students in the Newell School District. As the primary elementary education provider for the local community, the school focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for its K-5 (and occasionally pre-K) student body. The school is integrated into the broader Newell K-12 campus, which allows for a cohesive educational experience as students transition from their formative elementary years into middle and high school.

The school is deeply embedded in the rural culture of Butte County, emphasizing community values and small class sizes that encourage individualized attention. By utilizing the district’s official website, parents and community members can access school calendars, faculty information, and updates on district policies. Newell Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future success by balancing core curriculum standards with a range of extracurricular opportunities typical of a close-knit, small-town South Dakota school system.
152
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (90.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Newell School District 09-2
Phone: (605)456-0102
Website: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 23
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 19
Gender Ratio