McCook Central Elementary - 02

McCook Central School District 43-7
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
184 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
McCook Central Elementary, located in Salem, South Dakota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the McCook Central School District. As a PK–6 facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school prioritizes personalized attention and close collaboration between faculty, students, and the local Salem community to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the broader McCook Central district, the elementary school works to prepare its students for a seamless transition into middle and high school, focusing on academic rigor and lifelong learning skills. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district information, resources, and educational updates.
184
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    167 (90.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: McCook Central School District 43-7
Phone: (605)425-2264
Website: http://www.mccookcentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 38
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 24
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Goldenview Colony School - 04
McCook Central School District 43-7
Charter School 26 Students
25473 438th Ave
Salem, SD 57058 (3.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th