South Park Elementary - 03

Belle Fourche School District 09-1
1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
347 Students
Elementary School 1st - 4th
School Overview
South Park Elementary is a public school located in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, serving as part of the Belle Fourche School District 09-1. Situated at 1816 Valley Drive, the school provides foundational education for young learners within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Belle Fourche School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student development, and preparing children for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

As a primary educational institution in the region, South Park Elementary focuses on creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. The school works closely with district leadership to implement curriculum standards and extracurricular opportunities that engage students both inside and outside the classroom. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the school’s academic calendar can find detailed resources and contact information through the official district website at http://www.bellefourcheschools.org.
347
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    288 (83.0%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.3%)
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: Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Phone: (605)723-3382
Website: http://www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 1st - 4th
Total Students: 347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 64

* 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 1 77
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Park Elementary - 08
Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Charter School 89 Students
29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (1.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - K