Menno Elementary - 02

menno.k12.sd.us

91 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Menno Elementary is a public school located in the small rural community of Menno, South Dakota. Serving as a foundational part of the Menno School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and focused learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to foster both academic growth and strong character development within its student body.

As part of the broader Menno School District, the elementary program integrates essential core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities designed to engage young learners. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, collaborative space that prepares students for their future academic endeavors. Further information regarding school policies, calendar events, and district initiatives can be found on their official website at http://www.menno.k12.sd.us.

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Menno Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1

White
89 (97.8%)
Hispanic
1 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.1%)

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:	Menno School District 33-2
Phone:	(605)387-5161
Website:	http://menno.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 8

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 14