Elm Springs Elementary - 13

Meade School District 46-1
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Wasta, SD 57791
6 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Elm Springs Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Wasta, South Dakota, serving as part of the Meade School District 46-1. Situated in a remote, agricultural region of the state, the school functions as a community hub for local families, providing foundational education in a close-knit, multi-grade environment characteristic of rural South Dakota schooling.

The school operates under the administration of the Meade School District, which manages a diverse range of facilities across a large geographic area. Because of its size and location, Elm Springs Elementary focuses on personalized instruction and maintaining strong connections between students, staff, and the surrounding community. Families interested in specific curriculum details, current enrollment figures, or district-wide policies can find further information through the official Meade School District website at [http://www.meade.k12.sd.us](http://www.meade.k12.sd.us).
6
Total Students
1.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    6 (100.0 %)
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: Meade School District 46-1
Phone: (605)269-2264
Website: http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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
Grade 2 1
Grade 4 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 1
Gender Ratio