Garretson Elementary - 02

Elementary No virtual instruction Garretson, SD Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Sioux Falls, SD-MN SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
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Garretson Elementary - 02
Garretson, SD 57030
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
246
Students
17.1
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(605)594-3453
Phone
http://www.garretson.k12.sd.us
Website

Garretson Elementary - 02 is a public school administered by the Garretson School District 49-4 district in Garretson, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 246 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
246.0
State avg: 209.0
▲ 18% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.42:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
24.8%
State avg: 36.3%
▼ 32% better
School Details
School Name
Garretson Elementary - 02
NCESSCH ID
462637000223
State School ID
SD-49004-02
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
505 2nd St
City
Garretson
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57030
County
Minnehaha County
Metro Area
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46025
State Leg. Lower
46025
Latitude
43.71415
Longitude
-96.50391
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
246
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.1
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 61 24.8%
Not Applicable 18 7.3%
District Info
District Name
Garretson School District 49-4
LEAID
4626370
State LEA ID
SD-49004
Phone
(605)594-3451
Website
http://www.garretson.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Garretson
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,733K
Federal Revenue
$299K
State Revenue
$2,148K
Local Revenue
$3,286K
Total Expenditure
$5,819K
Instruction Exp.
$3,006K
Support Services
$2,008K
Other Current Exp.
$380K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Garretson Elementary - 02

1
Garretson High School - 01
Garretson · High
0 mi
2
Garretson Middle School - 03
Garretson · Middle
0 mi
3
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon · Middle
9 mi
4
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Brandon · High
9.1 mi
5
Valley Springs Elementary - 04
Valley Springs · Not reported
9.2 mi
6
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon · Elementary
9.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Garretson Elementary - 02, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Garretson Elementary - 02?
246 students are enrolled at Garretson Elementary - 02, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Garretson Elementary - 02 have?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has 17.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Garretson Elementary - 02 serve?
Garretson Elementary - 02 serves grades PK through 05.
Is Garretson Elementary - 02 a charter school?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Garretson Elementary - 02 located in?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is located in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan area.
What school district does Garretson Elementary - 02 belong to?
Garretson Elementary - 02 is part of the Garretson School District 49-4 school district.
How much does Garretson School District 49-4 spend per student?
The Garretson School District 49-4 district spends approximately $23,654,472 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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