Medary Elementary - 05

Elementary No virtual instruction Brookings, SD Grades PK–03 Town: Remote Brookings, SD SchoolScore™ B (77.4)
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Medary Elementary - 05
Brookings, SD 57006
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–03 SchoolScore™ B (77.4)
358
Students
28.3
Teachers
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
(605)696-4300
Phone
http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us
Website

Medary Elementary - 05 is a public school administered by the Brookings School District 05-1 district in Brookings, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–03.

Key statistics: 358 students enrolled; a 12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
358.0
State avg: 209.0
▲ 71% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.64:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
27.1%
State avg: 36.3%
▼ 25% better
School Details
School Name
Medary Elementary - 05
NCESSCH ID
460852000086
State School ID
SD-05001-05
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
718 5th St S
City
Brookings
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57006
County
Brookings County
Metro Area
Brookings, SD
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46007
State Leg. Lower
46007
Latitude
44.30015
Longitude
-96.79242
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd
👥
358
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.3
Teachers FTE
📐
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 97 27.1%
Not Applicable 38 10.6%
District Info
District Name
Brookings School District 05-1
LEAID
4608520
State LEA ID
SD-05001
Phone
(605)696-4700
Website
http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Brookings
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$49,289K
Federal Revenue
$4,212K
State Revenue
$17,993K
Local Revenue
$27,084K
Total Expenditure
$52,089K
Instruction Exp.
$24,068K
Support Services
$14,572K
Other Current Exp.
$1,883K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Medary Elementary - 05

1
Brookings High School - 01
Brookings · High
0.4 mi
2
Camelot Intermediate - 06
Brookings · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
Brookings · Elementary
0.9 mi
4
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
Brookings · Middle
1 mi
5
Bobcat Plains Academy High School - 92
Brookings · High
1.1 mi
6
Bobcat Plains Academy Middle School - 93
Brookings · Middle
1.1 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Medary Elementary - 05, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Medary Elementary - 05?
358 students are enrolled at Medary Elementary - 05, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Medary Elementary - 05 have?
Medary Elementary - 05 has 28.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Medary Elementary - 05 serve?
Medary Elementary - 05 serves grades PK through 03.
Is Medary Elementary - 05 a charter school?
Medary Elementary - 05 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Medary Elementary - 05 located in?
Medary Elementary - 05 is located in the Brookings, SD metropolitan area.
What school district does Medary Elementary - 05 belong to?
Medary Elementary - 05 is part of the Brookings School District 05-1 school district.
How much does Brookings School District 05-1 spend per student?
The Brookings School District 05-1 district spends approximately $145,500,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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