Parkston School District 33-3

102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 587 students in Parkston School District 33-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Parkston School District 33-3 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
587 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Parkston School District 33-3, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#62 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
42%
51%
51%
45-49%
42%
(21-22)
80-89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,189 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,508
$13,146
Spending / Student
$10,189
$12,647

Best Parkston School District 33-3 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Parkston Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Parkston Middle School - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Our Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
41844 269th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 manages 7 public schools serving 587 students.
What is the rank of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 is ranked #50 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston School District 33-3?
89% of Parkston School District 33-3 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Parkston School District 33-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,189 is less than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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