Worthing Elementary - 05

www.lennox.k12.sd.us

126 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Worthing Elementary is a public school located in Worthing, South Dakota, serving as a key component of the Lennox School District. Positioned within a small-town community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for its students, fostering both academic growth and social development. By maintaining a connection with the broader Lennox district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age children for success in their middle and high school years.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on core subjects and early skill-building. Through its official district website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on local policies, academic calendars, and community engagement opportunities. As a neighborhood anchor, Worthing Elementary plays an essential role in the educational infrastructure of the region, ensuring that local students receive the foundational support necessary for their continued growth.

126

Total Students

7.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worthing Elementary - 05
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
121 (96.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Lennox School District 41-4
Phone:	(605)372-4114
Website:	http://www.lennox.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 20

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 20