Letcher Elementary School serves 57 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Letcher Elementary School?
57 students attend Letcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Letcher Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Letcher Elementary School?
Letcher Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Letcher Elementary School offer ?
Letcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Letcher Elementary School part of?
Letcher Elementary School is part of Sanborn Central School District 55-5.
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