Plankinton Elementary - 02

www.plankinton.k12.sd.us

132 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Plankinton Elementary, located at 404 E Davenport in Plankinton, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plankinton School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional growth of students in the early stages of their development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the surrounding rural population.

By operating under the broader Plankinton School District umbrella, the elementary school emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. The institution is dedicated to preparing students for their future academic careers while utilizing the resources and community values inherent to the region. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and district policies through their official website at http://www.plankinton.k12.sd.us.

132

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plankinton Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	39
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	6

White
84 (63.6%)
Hispanic
39 (29.5%)
American Indian
6 (4.5%)
Black
2 (1.5%)
Two or More
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:	Plankinton School District 01-1
Phone:	(605)942-7743
Website:	http://www.plankinton.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 23

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 20