At a glance
Reported students
186
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
65
Elkton Elementary - 02: 186 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 198
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Elkton Elementary - 02
Elkton Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Elkton. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elkton School District 05-3. NCES reports 186 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elkton Elementary - 02
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elkton School District 05-3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary · Grades KG–08
29 reported students
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–08
9 reported students
Elkton High School - 01
High · Grades 09–12
140 reported students
Elkton Jr. High - 03
Middle · Grades 07–08
65 reported students
Public schools near Elkton Elementary - 02
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton High School - 01 High · Elkton School District 05-3 | 09–12 | 140 | under 0.1 mi |
| Elkton Jr. High - 03 Middle · Elkton School District 05-3 | 07–08 | 65 | under 0.1 mi |
| Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 Elementary · Elkton School District 05-3 | KG–08 | 29 | 4.6 mi |
| Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 Elementary · Elkton School District 05-3 | KG–08 | 9 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elkton Elementary - 02
What grades does Elkton Elementary - 02 serve?
Elkton Elementary - 02 reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elkton School District 05-3.
How many students attend Elkton Elementary - 02?
Elkton Elementary - 02 reported 186 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 198 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elkton Elementary - 02?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 186 students and 18.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elkton Elementary - 02 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elkton Elementary - 02 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Elkton School District 05-3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elkton Elementary - 02 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elkton Elementary - 02 in?
Elkton Elementary - 02 is part of Elkton School District 05-3, based in Elkton, SD, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elkton Elementary - 02?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elkton High School - 01 (under 0.1 mi), Elkton Jr. High - 03 (under 0.1 mi), Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.