Plankinton Elementary - 02

Plankinton School District 01-1
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
141 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Plankinton Elementary, located at 404 E Davenport in Plankinton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plankinton School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional growth of students in the early stages of their development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the surrounding rural population.

By operating under the broader Plankinton School District umbrella, the elementary school emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. The institution is dedicated to preparing students for their future academic careers while utilizing the resources and community values inherent to the region. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and district policies through their official website at http://www.plankinton.k12.sd.us.
141
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (68.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    34 (24.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    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: Plankinton School District 01-1
Phone: (605)942-7743
Website: http://www.plankinton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 13
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Corsica-Stickney Elementary - 02
Corsica-Stickney 21-3
Charter School 170 Students
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th