Parker Elementary - 02

www.parker.k12.sd.us

238 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Parker Elementary, located at 335 W 1st St in Parker, South Dakota, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Parker School District. As a small-town school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-age children. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social skills before transitioning to the secondary level.

In addition to its focus on academic achievement, Parker Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes student growth and character development. By maintaining a close-knit school culture, the staff works to ensure that students feel connected to both their peers and the surrounding Parker community. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars, the district maintains an official website at http://www.parker.k12.sd.us.

238

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
218 (91.6%)
Hispanic
14 (5.9%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Parker School District 60-4
Phone:	(605)297-3237
Website:	http://www.parker.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 34