Spring Creek Elementary - 07

Todd County School District 66-1
Spring Creek Rte
St Francis, SD 57572
64 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Spring Creek Elementary, located at 233 Yellow Cloud Drive in St. Francis, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub within the Todd County School District. Situated on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, the school plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing a curriculum that integrates academic standards with the cultural values and heritage of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that addresses both the cognitive and social-emotional needs of its students, striving to close achievement gaps while promoting lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic mission, Spring Creek Elementary serves as a focal point for student development in a rural, tribal setting. The staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By balancing rigorous state-mandated educational requirements with place-based learning opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while ensuring they remain deeply connected to their local community and cultural identity.
64
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    63 (98.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6 %)
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: Todd County School District 66-1
Phone: (605)747-2541
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 13
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio