Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05

Meade School District 46-1
16159 2nd St
Piedmont, SD 57769
523 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Piedmont Valley Elementary, located in Piedmont, South Dakota, is a key component of the Meade School District (46-1). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education within a supportive and collaborative environment. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the broader Meade School District, the school aims to foster academic growth, social development, and a positive learning culture for its elementary-aged population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Piedmont community, functioning as a hub for local families. Through its connection to the official district website (meade.k12.sd.us), the school ensures that parents and guardians remain informed about academic programming, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. With its commitment to student success and community engagement, Piedmont Valley Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school within the Meade educational system.
523
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    441 (84.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
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: Meade School District 46-1
Phone: (605)787-5295
Website: http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 107
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 112
Grade 3 107
Grade 4 104
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Charter School 370 Students
7108 Seeaire St
Black Hawk, SD 57718 (6.7 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th