Lyman Elementary - 04

Lyman School District 42-1
411 E 2nd St
Kennebec, SD 57544
171 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Kennebec Elementary is a small public school located in the town of Kennebec, South Dakota. It serves as a vital part of the Lyman School District, providing foundational education for students in the local community. By focusing on essential academic skills and a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community feel, often prioritizing personalized attention and strong relationships between staff, students, and families. The school operates under the broader Lyman School District, which works to maintain consistent educational standards across its facilities. For families or community members interested in specific programming, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment details, the district’s official website at http://www.lyman.k12.sd.us serves as the primary resource for news and school administration information.
171
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (51.5%)
  • American Indian
    76 (44.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.1%)
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: Lyman School District 42-1
Phone: (605)869-2213
Website: http://www.lyman.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 26
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 22
Gender Ratio