Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04

Willow Lake School District 12-3
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
28 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Mayfield Colony Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Willow Lake, South Dakota. Serving a tight-knit community, the school operates as part of the Willow Lake School District. Because of its remote setting and specific geographic designation, it functions as a local educational hub for families living in the surrounding agricultural areas, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to a small student body.

As a member of a smaller school district, Mayfield Colony Elementary typically emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention due to lower student-to-teacher ratios. The school serves as a central pillar for the community, reflecting the values and needs of the rural South Dakota region. While its enrollment is limited, it remains committed to meeting state academic standards while fostering a supportive and communal atmosphere for its young learners.
28
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    28 (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: Willow Lake School District 12-3
Phone: (605)625-5945
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
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
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 3
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Willow Lake School District 12-3
Charter School 144 Students
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278 (5.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th