Aberdeen School District 06-1

District Overview
Headquartered at 1224 3rd St S in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Aberdeen School District 06-1 serves as the foundational public educational institution for the surrounding region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system set within a remote town environment, the district manages nine operational school campuses that provide a continuous learning pathway spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Grounded in a commitment to accessible, high-quality public education, the district offers a well-structured environment designed to support early childhood development, comprehensive middle-grade instruction, and robust college-and-career readiness for high school scholars.

The district supports a student body of more than 4,200 enrolled learners, maintaining a balanced distribution across all primary and secondary grade levels. To foster an effective academic environment, Aberdeen School District relies on a substantial professional workforce comprising nearly 1,120 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 600 dedicated classroom teachers, approximately 92 instructional aides, and more than 420 support personnel. Through this rich staffing network and strong educator presence, the district is uniquely positioned to deliver personalized instruction, inclusive community support, and strong academic outcomes for all students from early childhood through graduation.
9
Total Schools
4,233
Total Students
606.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aberdeen School District 06-1
Demographic Student Count
White2,960
Hispanic443
Black95
Asian156
Two or More287
American Indian263
Pacific Islander29
  • White
    2,960 (69.9%)
  • Hispanic
    443 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    287 (6.8%)
  • American Indian
    263 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    156 (3.7%)
  • Black
    95 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    29 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Aberdeen School District 06-1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:9
Students:4,233*
Teachers (FTE):606.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1
Found 10 Schools