Elkton High School - 01

Elkton School District 05-3
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
126 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Elkton High School, located at 508 Buffalo St in Elkton, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local Elkton School District. As a small-town school, it fosters a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and community involvement. The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded academic experience, offering a standard curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

In addition to its core academic programs, Elkton High School maintains a commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs. These opportunities allow students to engage in leadership, teamwork, and skill-building outside of the classroom. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Elkton community, the school strives to create a supportive and productive learning atmosphere for its student body.
126
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (80.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elkton School District 05-3
Phone: (605)542-2541
Website: http://www.elkton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 9 38
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio