Hoven Elementary - 02

Hoven School District 53-2
551 S Main St
Hoven, SD 57450
69 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hoven Elementary, located in Hoven, South Dakota, serves as a core educational institution for the local community. As part of the Hoven School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills and the holistic development of its students. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Hoven Elementary is able to provide personalized attention, helping to ensure that each child receives the guidance necessary to thrive throughout their primary education.

The school operates with a focus on community values and the preparation of students for future academic success. By utilizing its official website, the district keeps parents and the public informed about school events, curriculum goals, and institutional news. Hoven Elementary remains committed to upholding the standards of South Dakota’s educational system, striving to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, learn, and engage with their peers in a safe and structured setting.
69
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    68 (98.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.4%)
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: Hoven School District 53-2
Phone: (605)948-2252
Website: http://www.hoven.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 10
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 9
Gender Ratio