Brandon Elementary - 03

www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/bes

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Brandon Elementary School, located at 501 Holly Blvd in Brandon, South Dakota, serves as a foundational component of the Brandon Valley School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s official digital presence provides families and community members with essential resources, including staff directories, academic calendars, and school policies. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and strong communication between educators and parents, Brandon Elementary strives to create a well-rounded school culture. Whether through its structured curriculum or its involvement in district-wide initiatives, the school remains a key focal point for families in the Brandon area looking to provide their children with a stable and enriching start to their educational journey.

728

Total Students

48.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandon Elementary - 03
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	52
Black	41
Asian	6
Two or More	50
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
565 (77.6%)
Hispanic
52 (7.1%)
Two or More
50 (6.9%)
Black
41 (5.6%)
American Indian
10 (1.4%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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:	Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Phone:	(605)582-6315
Website:	http://www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/bes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 42

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 128