Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02

Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
401 S Iowa Av
Platte, SD 57369
230 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Platte-Geddes Elementary, located in Platte, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Platte-Geddes School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By fostering a sense of community and prioritizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to enhance the overall educational experience. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while reflecting the values and needs of the rural South Dakota community. With a focus on small-town educational excellence, Platte-Geddes Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus environment.
230
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (89.1%)
  • American Indian
    11 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Black
    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: Platte - Geddes School District 11-5
Phone: (605)337-2468
Website: http://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
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
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 38
Gender Ratio