Whitewood Elementary - 04

www.meade.k12.sd.us

138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitewood Elementary is a public school located in the small community of Whitewood, South Dakota. Serving as a key educational institution within the Meade School District 46-1, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged students in a supportive, small-town environment. Its location on Garfield Street places it at the heart of the community, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families can collaborate to support student development.

As part of the broader Meade School District, Whitewood Elementary follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive academic curriculum and a dedication to personal growth. The school emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional development, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official Meade School District website.

138

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitewood Elementary - 04
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

White
125 (90.6%)
American Indian
5 (3.6%)
Two or More
4 (2.9%)
Hispanic
3 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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)269-2264
Website:	http://www.meade.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 21

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 22