Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
402 S Douglas St
Elk Point, SD 57025
212 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Elk Point-Jefferson High School, located in Elk Point, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the high school aims to prepare its students for diverse post-secondary paths, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Elk Point-Jefferson High School places a strong value on extracurricular involvement, providing students with opportunities to participate in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. This well-rounded approach is designed to cultivate leadership skills, sportsmanship, and a sense of school spirit. As a vital pillar of the Elk Point community, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere, encouraging collaboration between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a positive and productive learning experience for all.
212
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (92.0%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Phone: (605)356-5901
Website: http://www.epj.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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
Grade 9 43
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 57
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PONCA HIGH SCHOOL
PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 198 Students
505 3RD ST
PONCA, NE 68770 (8.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th