Austin Elementary - 03

Vermillion School District 13-1
300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
278 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
Austin Elementary, located at 300 High St in Vermillion, South Dakota, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Vermillion School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction and social development for young learners in a small-town setting. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, literacy, and core educational competencies.

Being situated in Vermillion, the school benefits from the unique character of the area, which is home to the University of South Dakota. This connection often provides a culture that values education and community involvement. Families and prospective residents can find more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific programming by visiting the official Vermillion School District website at [http://www.vermillion.k12.sd.us](http://www.vermillion.k12.sd.us).
278
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    207 (74.5 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (7.9 %)
  • American Indian
    22 (7.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Vermillion School District 13-1
Phone: (605)677-7010
Website: http://www.vermillion.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
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 48
Kindergarten 132
Grade 1 98
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jolley Elementary - 04
Vermillion School District 13-1
Charter School 407 Students
224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069 (0.8 miles away)
Elementary School 2nd - 5th