Beresford Elementary - 02

www.beresford.k12.sd.us

273 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beresford Elementary School, located at 209 S 4th St in Beresford, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Beresford School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and early childhood development, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the middle and high school levels.

The school maintains a strong connection with the broader Beresford community, often acting as a central pillar for local educational initiatives. Through its official website, http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us, the administration provides families with essential information regarding curriculum, school calendars, and district policies. With a commitment to both excellence in instruction and the overall well-being of its students, Beresford Elementary continues to be a vital part of the educational landscape in South Dakota.

273

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beresford Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	10

White
220 (80.6%)
Hispanic
30 (11.0%)
Two or More
10 (3.7%)
American Indian
10 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Beresford School District 61-2
Phone:	(605)763-5012
Website:	http://www.beresford.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49