Rutland Elementary - 02

www.rutland.k12.sd.us

79 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rutland Elementary, located at 102 School St in Rutland, South Dakota, is a small, community-focused public school serving the local student population. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its intimate size to foster close relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community. Its mission is centered on providing a foundational academic experience in a supportive environment, preparing students for their future educational transitions.

The school functions as a hub for the town of Rutland, reflecting the values of a tight-knit South Dakota community. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student development, Rutland Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded elementary education while utilizing the resources available through its district website. For families and community members, the school serves as the primary educational pillar in the area, prioritizing both academic progress and the social growth of its young learners.

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutland Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	1
Black	1
American Indian	1

White
76 (96.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rutland School District 39-4
Phone:	(605)586-4352
Website:	http://www.rutland.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 15