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McCook Central Elementary - 02

PublicGrades -1–4
Salem, South Dakota · McCook Central School District 43-7
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students208
Student:Teacher13.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch26%
Title INo
McCook Central Elementary - 02
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 192
208
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
26%-9.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

McCook Central Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Salem, South Dakota. The school enrolls 208 students. It is part of the McCook Central School District 43-7 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
208 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictMcCook Central School District 43-7
County46087
CitySalem
ZIP57058
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460102600404

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment208

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %26%
State Avg35%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)