Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02

www.britton.k12.sd.us

166 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Britton-Hecla Elementary, located in Britton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community within the Britton-Hecla School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on essential core subjects alongside opportunities for social development, the elementary school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of a smaller, rural school district, Britton-Hecla Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to support student needs. The school leverages its resources to provide a well-rounded education, often integrating community values into its programming. For more detailed information regarding their curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative updates, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.britton.k12.sd.us.

166

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Britton-Hecla Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	8
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
147 (88.6%)
Hispanic
8 (4.8%)
Two or More
8 (4.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.8%)

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:	Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Phone:	(605)443-2234
Website:	http://www.britton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 18

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 25