McCook Central Elementary - 02

www.mccookcentral.k12.sd.us

225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McCook Central Elementary, located in Salem, South Dakota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the McCook Central School District. As a PK–6 facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school prioritizes personalized attention and close collaboration between faculty, students, and the local Salem community to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the broader McCook Central district, the elementary school works to prepare its students for a seamless transition into middle and high school, focusing on academic rigor and lifelong learning skills. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district information, resources, and educational updates.

225

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCook Central Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	8
Two or More	10

White
207 (92.0%)
Two or More
10 (4.4%)
Hispanic
8 (3.6%)

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:	McCook Central School District 43-7
Phone:	(605)425-2264
Website:	http://www.mccookcentral.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 39

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 30