South DakotaSchoolsGarretson Elementary - 02

Garretson Elementary - 02

PublicGrades -15
Garretson, South Dakota · Garretson School District 49-4
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students248
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch24%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 192
248
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
24%-11.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Garretson Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Garretson, South Dakota. The school enrolls 248 students. It is part of the Garretson School District 49-4 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
248 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGarretson School District 49-4
County46099
CityGarretson
ZIP57030
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID462637000223

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment248

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %24%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)