publicelementaryGrade 1-4

Mellette Elementary - 07

619 2Nd St Nw, Watertown, SD 57201, United States

+1 (605) 882-6385

http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mellette-elementary

5.7

Overall Rating

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Mellette Elementary - 07 Overview

About This School

Mellette Elementary - 07 is a public elementary in Watertown, South Dakota, serving 267 students in grades Grade 1-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 47% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 19 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,021. The student body is composed of 49% male and 51% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 72% White, 13% Two or More Races, 7% Hispanic, and 1% Black.

267

Total Students

Grade 1-4

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics67%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 1-4

County

Codington County

Students per Counselor

333:1

Mellette Elementary - 07 Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 58%State Avg: 51%

67%

Mathematics

City Avg: 57%State Avg: 44%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 15.3:1

333

Students per Counselor

Mellette Elementary - 07 Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,021

City Avg: $52,021

State Avg: $47,106

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor333:1

Mellette Elementary - 07 Student Demographics

Student Body

49.06%

Male

50.94%

Female

Total Enrollment: 267 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White71.91%

Hispanic7.49%

Asian0%

Black1.12%

Two or More Races13.11%

Native American6.37%

Mellette Elementary - 07 Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Mellette Elementary - 07

Q: What is Mellette Elementary - 07?

A: Mellette Elementary - 07 is a elementary public located in Watertown.

Q: How many students attend Mellette Elementary - 07?

A: Mellette Elementary - 07 has approximately 267 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellette Elementary - 07?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Mellette Elementary - 07 is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Mellette Elementary - 07

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Mellette Elementary - 07 - Watertown, SD

Quick Facts about Mellette Elementary - 07
School Name	Mellette Elementary - 07
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 1-4
Location	619 2Nd St Nw, Watertown, SD 57201, Watertown, SD
County	Codington County
Phone	+1 (605) 882-6385
Total Students	267
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	5.7/10
ELA Proficiency	47%
Math Proficiency	67%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Mellette Elementary - 07

What is Mellette Elementary - 07?

Mellette Elementary - 07 is a elementary public located in Watertown.

How many students attend Mellette Elementary - 07?

Mellette Elementary - 07 has approximately 267 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellette Elementary - 07?

The student-teacher ratio at Mellette Elementary - 07 is 13:1.

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