South Central Elementary - 03

South Central School District 26-5
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
52 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
South Central Elementary, located at 401 Birdsell St in Bonesteel, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the South Central School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth. The school plays a vital role in the rural region, providing essential resources and instruction tailored to meet the needs of its student population in a collaborative and community-focused setting.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and community engagement, reflecting the values and standards of the broader South Central school system. By maintaining a localized campus in Bonesteel, the elementary school ensures that students have access to quality education close to home, often benefiting from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars through the district’s official website at http://www.southcentral.k12.sd.us.
52
Total Students
7.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    32 (61.5%)
  • American Indian
    19 (36.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.9%)
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: South Central School District 26-5
Phone: (605)654-2314
Website: http://www.southcentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 6
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 7
Gender Ratio