Canistota Elementary - 02

www.canistota.k12.sd.us

141 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Canistota Elementary, located in Canistota, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational foundation for the local community. As part of the Canistota School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and focused learning environment for its young students. Its location on 4th Avenue places it at the heart of the small-town community, emphasizing a close-knit educational experience where faculty, students, and families can engage directly in the development of the elementary-aged children.

The school operates with an emphasis on foundational academics and student growth, aiming to prepare children for their future transition into middle and high school levels. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, Canistota Elementary leverages the benefits of personalized attention and community involvement to ensure that each student meets grade-level standards. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and updates.

141

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canistota Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	10

White
121 (85.8%)
American Indian
10 (7.1%)
Hispanic
4 (2.8%)
Two or More
4 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Canistota School District 43-1
Phone:	(605)296-3458
Website:	http://www.canistota.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
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 10

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 17