White River Elementary - 02

White River School District 47-1
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
172 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
White River Elementary is a public school located in the town of White River, South Dakota, serving the local community within the White River School District. Situated at 501 E 3rd St, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the area, catering to primary-level students. It operates as part of a district that is deeply integrated into the local culture, often working to balance rigorous academic standards with the specific needs of the surrounding rural and tribal community.

As part of the broader White River School District, the elementary school emphasizes the development of core academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for its student body. The school is known for its role in the small, close-knit community, where it serves as a central pillar for student engagement and growth. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school policies, or enrollment information can find further resources through their official website at http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us.
172
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    118 (68.6%)
  • White
    33 (19.2%)
  • Two or More
    17 (9.9%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: White River School District 47-1
Phone: (605)259-3137
Website: http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 20
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 16
Gender Ratio