Mellette Elementary - 07

Elementary No virtual instruction Watertown, SD Grades 01–04 Town: Remote Watertown, SD SchoolScore™ C (68.3)
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Mellette Elementary - 07
Watertown, SD 57201
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 01–04 SchoolScore™ C (68.3)
267
Students
19.5
Teachers
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
(605)882-6385
Phone
http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mellet…
Website

Mellette Elementary - 07 is a public school administered by the Watertown School District 14-4 district in Watertown, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 01–04.

Key statistics: 267 students enrolled; a 13.7:1 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
267.0
State avg: 209.0
▲ 28% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.68:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
47.6%
State avg: 36.3%
▲ 31% worse
School Details
School Name
Mellette Elementary - 07
NCESSCH ID
467662000714
State School ID
SD-14004-07
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
619 2nd St NW
City
Watertown
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57201
County
Codington County
Metro Area
Watertown, SD
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46005
State Leg. Lower
46005
Latitude
44.90898
Longitude
-97.1181
Grades Offered
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
267
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 127 47.6%
Not Applicable 65 24.3%
District Info
District Name
Watertown School District 14-4
LEAID
4676620
State LEA ID
SD-14004
Phone
(605)882-6312
Website
http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Watertown
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$45,935K
Federal Revenue
$4,428K
State Revenue
$16,209K
Local Revenue
$25,298K
Total Expenditure
$50,068K
Instruction Exp.
$24,331K
Support Services
$13,002K
Other Current Exp.
$2,225K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mellette Elementary - 07

1
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Watertown · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06
Watertown · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Watertown · Middle
1 mi
4
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Watertown · Not reported
1 mi
5
Watertown High School - 01
Watertown · High
1.1 mi
6
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Watertown · Elementary
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mellette Elementary - 07, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mellette Elementary - 07?
267 students are enrolled at Mellette Elementary - 07, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mellette Elementary - 07 have?
Mellette Elementary - 07 has 19.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Mellette Elementary - 07 serve?
Mellette Elementary - 07 serves grades 01 through 04.
Is Mellette Elementary - 07 a charter school?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mellette Elementary - 07 located in?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is located in the Watertown, SD metropolitan area.
What school district does Mellette Elementary - 07 belong to?
Mellette Elementary - 07 is part of the Watertown School District 14-4 school district.
How much does Watertown School District 14-4 spend per student?
The Watertown School District 14-4 district spends approximately $187,520,599 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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