Sturgis Elementary - 03

Meade School District 46-1
1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
531 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Sturgis Elementary, located at 1121 Ballpark Road in Sturgis, South Dakota, serves as a key educational facility within the Meade School District 46-1. As a primary school, it plays a foundational role in the local community, providing academic instruction and personal development for elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and academic achievement in alignment with the broader educational goals of the Meade School District.

The school is well-integrated into the Sturgis community, benefiting from the resources and organizational oversight of the Meade School District. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Sturgis Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future academic transitions. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Meade School District website at [www.meade.k12.sd.us](http://www.meade.k12.sd.us).
531
Total Students
43.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    460 (86.6%)
  • Two or More
    32 (6.0%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    14 (2.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
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: Meade School District 46-1
Phone: (605)347-2386
Website: http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 88

* 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 107
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 111
Grade 3 106
Grade 4 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Meade School District 46-1
Charter School 138 Students
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793 (7.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th