Elkton Jr. High - 03

Elkton School District 05-3
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
73 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Elkton Junior High, located at 508 Buffalo St. in Elkton, South Dakota, serves as a vital component of the Elkton School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the middle grades. Its location in the heart of Elkton allows the school to maintain a close connection with the local community, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development during the transitional years of early adolescence.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Elkton School District, which is committed to preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instruction. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and offering various extracurricular opportunities, Elkton Junior High aims to create a positive learning environment that nurtures student engagement. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or academic calendars can find detailed information on their official website at http://www.elkton.k12.sd.us.
73
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    54 (74.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (23.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 7 42
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio