Mellette Elementary - 07

www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mellette-elementary

212 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Mellette Elementary School is a public primary school located in Watertown, South Dakota, serving as part of the Watertown School District. Situated at 619 2nd St NW, the school provides educational programming for students in the early grade levels, focusing on foundational academic skills, social development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As a key component of the local community, it strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere between students, staff, and families to help children reach their full potential.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Watertown School District, which emphasizes academic excellence and preparing students for future success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Mellette Elementary ensures that its students receive a consistent and high-quality education. For parents and community members interested in more detailed information—including school calendars, staff directories, or district-wide policies—the official school website at http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

212

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mellette Elementary - 07
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	20
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	16

White
162 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (9.4 %)
American Indian
16 (7.5 %)
Two or More
12 (5.7 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
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:	Watertown School District 14-4
Phone:	(605)882-6385
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mellette-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 40

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 43