Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is a small middle in Elk Point, South Dakota, serving grades 06–08 with 153 students. The district invests $11,749 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.
Student Body & Demographics at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
Academic Outcomes at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- Below-average funding — $11,749/student, 18% less than the national average
Best suited for families in Elk Point seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.