Summit Elementary - 02

Summit School District 54-6
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
121 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Summit Elementary, located at 400 W Sherman Ave in Summit, South Dakota, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Summit School District. As a small, rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its commitment to academic excellence and character development aims to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors, emphasizing a close-knit school culture that values community involvement and student growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Summit Elementary functions as an integral hub for the small town of Summit. The school benefits from a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and local residents, which helps create a safe and nurturing space for children to thrive. By balancing core subject mastery with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to uphold the values of the community while equipping its students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term development in a modern world.
121
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (63.6 %)
  • American Indian
    26 (21.5 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (11.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (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: Summit School District 54-6
Phone: (605)398-6211
Website: http://www.summit.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 10
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sunrise Colony - 15
Watertown School District 14-4
Charter School 12 Students
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th