DOUGLAS PRESCHOOL - 08
Douglas Preschool - 08 is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Douglas School District 51-1 school district, located in Box Elder, SD with about 30 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Douglas Preschool - 08 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Douglas Preschool - 08, located at 421 Don Williams Drive in Box Elder, South Dakota, serves as the early childhood education branch of the Douglas School District. The program is dedicated to fostering foundational academic and social skills in young children, preparing them for a smooth transition into the district’s elementary school system. By emphasizing a nurturing environment, the preschool aims to build confidence and curiosity in its students through age-appropriate curricula and structured play.
As a part of the Douglas School District (DSD), the preschool benefits from the resources and oversight of a unified academic community focused on student success. The school maintains a strong connection to the local community, supporting families in the Box Elder area by providing essential early learning opportunities. For more information regarding enrollment, specific programs, or school policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.dsdk12.net.
For more information, contact Douglas Preschool - 08 at (605) 923-0090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0090
http://www.dsdk12.net
DOUGLAS PRESCHOOL - 08 is a public Title I school in Box Elder, SD with about 30 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas School District 51-1
- Total Students:
- 30
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 30 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOUGLAS PRESCHOOL - 08 is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.