Elkton High School - 01 in Elkton, SD

At a glance

Reported students

140

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

10.11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

South Dakota high enrollment

69th percentile

Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Elkton High School - 01: 140 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. 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: 127
Teachers (FTE): 17
Student–teacher ratio: 7.5:1

What the reported data says about Elkton High School - 01

Elkton High School - 01 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elkton. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elkton School District 05-3. NCES reports 140 students for 2024–25.

Among 180 high schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 93.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above the South Dakota median of 11.4:1 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 (75.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%). English learners represent 11.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Elkton High School - 01

1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.8%
Students with disabilities: 10.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 32.1%
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

White75.7%
Hispanic20%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.3%

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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Elkton Elementary - 02

Elementary · Grades PK–06

186 reported students

Elkton Jr. High - 03

Middle · Grades 07–08

65 reported students

Newdale Colony Elementary - 04

Elementary · Grades KG–08

29 reported students

Rolland Colony Elementary - 05

Elementary · Grades KG–08

9 reported students

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Public schools near Elkton High School - 01

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 Elementary - 02 Elementary · Elkton School District 05-3	PK–06	186	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 High School - 01

What grades does Elkton High School - 01 serve?

Elkton High School - 01 reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elkton School District 05-3.

How many students attend Elkton High School - 01?

Elkton High School - 01 reported 140 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 180 South Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Elkton High School - 01?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 140 students and 10.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Elkton High School - 01 a public, charter, or magnet school?

Elkton High School - 01 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Elkton School District 05-3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Elkton High School - 01 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

32.1% 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 High School - 01 in?

Elkton High School - 01 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 High School - 01?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elkton Elementary - 02 (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.