Philip Elementary - 02

Haakon School District 27-1
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
131 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Philip Elementary, located at 330 Scottie Ave in Philip, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Philip School District, the elementary school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school fosters a close-knit atmosphere typical of rural South Dakota, focusing on small class sizes and a supportive culture where faculty and staff are committed to the individual success of each student.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Philip Elementary encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and community-oriented programs that help students build essential social skills. By maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Philip area, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle and high school. You can learn more about their specific programs, school calendar, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.philip.k12.sd.us.
131
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (87.8%)
  • American Indian
    8 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
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: Haakon School District 27-1
Phone: (605)859-2001
Website: http://www.philip.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 19
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 20
Gender Ratio