Big Stone City Elementary - 01

www.bigstonecity.k12.sd.us

60 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Stone City Elementary (01) is a small, community-focused public school located in Big Stone City, South Dakota. Serving students in the local area, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a close-knit, supportive environment. As a key educational institution for the community, it emphasizes core academic development while fostering a sense of belonging and personalized attention for its elementary-aged learners.

The school operates as part of the local district, maintaining a commitment to meeting state educational standards while keeping class sizes small and manageable. By utilizing its location along Walnut Street, the school acts as a hub for local families, promoting student growth through a structured curriculum and active engagement. For those interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment policies, or school news, further information can be found on their official website at http://www.bigstonecity.k12.sd.us.

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Stone City Elementary - 01
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	8

White
48 (80.0%)
American Indian
8 (13.3%)
Hispanic
2 (3.3%)
Black
1 (1.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.7%)

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:	Big Stone City School District 25-1
Phone:	(605)862-8108
Website:	http://www.bigstonecity.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 9