Northwestern Elementary - 04

Northwestern Area School District 56-7
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
135 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Northwestern Elementary, located in Mellette, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational pillar for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Northwestern Area School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school is able to offer personalized attention, allowing teachers to work closely with students to meet their individual educational needs while preparing them for successful transitions to higher grade levels.

Beyond core academic instruction, Northwestern Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. The school’s programming is designed to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to be active participants in both their school and local environment. With a commitment to innovation and modern educational practices, Northwestern Elementary remains focused on equipping its students with the foundational skills and social values necessary to succeed in a changing world.
135
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    121 (89.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Phone: (605)887-3467
Website: http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 13
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 13
Gender Ratio