Arlington School District 38-1

Located at 306 S Main St in Arlington, South Dakota, Arlington School District 38-1 is an open, traditional public school district tailored to its rural remote community context. Operating four school facilities, the district delivers a complete PK–12 educational pathway that guides students from their early preschool years all the way through high school graduation. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 292 students—comprising 150 female and 142 male learners—maintaining a balanced and tight-knit student body across all grade levels.

To foster student achievement and well-being, Arlington School District 38-1 maintains a strong workforce context of nearly 94 full-time equivalent personnel. This team includes approximately 48 full-time teachers, 8 instructional aides, and nearly 38 operational and support staff members. This favorable staffing ratio allows for highly individualized attention and strong teacher-student connections. Reflecting its local community, the student population includes 262 White, 21 Hispanic, 6 multiracial, 2 Pacific Islander, and 1 American Indian student. Community members, families, and educational researchers seeking to learn more can contact the district directly at (605) 983-5597 or explore their official website at http://www.arlington.k12.sd.us.