Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
153 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School, located in Elk Point, South Dakota, serves as a central hub for student development within the Elk Point-Jefferson School District. Situated at 402 S Douglas St, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on academic growth, personal responsibility, and character development. The middle school environment is designed to support early adolescents through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond academics, the school plays an integral role in the small-town community by encouraging student involvement in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and community engagement, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests. Families and community members can stay connected with school events, faculty resources, and district updates through their official website at http://www.epj.k12.sd.us.
153
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Phone: (605)356-5901
Website: http://www.epj.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
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
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio