Dell Rapids Elementary - 02

Dell Rapids School District 49-3
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
355 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Dell Rapids Elementary, located in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Dell Rapids School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of every student. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to equip young learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic programming, the school plays an active role in the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, Dell Rapids Elementary utilizes its resources to encourage student participation and intellectual curiosity. Those interested in learning more about their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative information can visit their official website at http://www.dr-k12.org.
355
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    324 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    8 (2.3%)
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: Dell Rapids School District 49-3
Phone: (605)428-5473
Website: http://www.dr-k12.org
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 84
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 80
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baltic Elementary - 02
Baltic School District 49-1
Charter School 307 Students
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003 (5.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th