Patriot Elementary -06

www.dsdk12.net

982 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Patriot Elementary School, located at 421 Don Williams Drive in Box Elder, South Dakota, serves as a key educational institution within the Douglas School District. Situated in close proximity to Ellsworth Air Force Base, the school maintains a strong connection to the local military community, fostering an environment that is uniquely attuned to the needs of military-connected families and the transient nature often associated with such populations.

As part of the Douglas School District (dsdk12.net), Patriot Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment focused on student achievement, social-emotional development, and community involvement. By leveraging its location and partnership with the district, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while upholding the values and traditions associated with the surrounding Box Elder area.

982

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patriot Elementary -06
Demographic	Student Count
White	622
Hispanic	126
Black	25
Asian	6
Two or More	119
American Indian	78
Pacific Islander	6

White
622 (63.3%)
Hispanic
126 (12.8%)
Two or More
119 (12.1%)
American Indian
78 (7.9%)
Black
25 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)

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:	Douglas School District 51-1
Phone:	(605)923-0080
Website:	http://www.dsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 34

Kindergarten 239

Grade 1 238

Grade 2 236

Grade 3 235