Faulkton Elementary - 02

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
185 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Faulkton Elementary, located at 1114 Court St in Faulkton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local rural community. As part of the Faulkton School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and personalized attention, the school aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills needed for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Faulkton Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Faulkton, promoting a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. The school focuses on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests and participate in various school activities. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.faulkton.k12.sd.us.
185
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (94.6%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.6%)
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: Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
Phone: (605)598-6266
Website: http://www.faulkton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 19
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio