Sanborn Central School District 55-5

District Overview
Located at 40405 SD Hwy 34 in Forestburg, South Dakota, the Sanborn Central School District 55-5 is an open, regular public school district serving families in a rural remote setting within the broader Mitchell area. Operating four facilities, the district delivers a complete academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total student body of 212 learners, comprising 105 female and 107 male students. Community members, families, and researchers can connect with the district directly at (605) 495-4183 or explore further resources on their official portal at http://www.sanborncentral.com.

To maintain its educational programming and daily operations, Sanborn Central School District 55-5 employs a total workforce of 92.42 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction and academic support are anchored by 44.42 FTE teachers and 7.5 FTE instructional aides, complemented by 40.5 FTE support staff personnel who ensure essential operational services. Student enrollment spans from early childhood through high school completion, ranging from 7 pre-kindergarten students and 29 kindergarteners to a graduating class of 6 seniors, illustrating a focused, community-centered learning environment backed by dedicated educational personnel.
4
Total Schools
212
Total Students
44.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Demographic Student Count
White201
Hispanic3
Two or More7
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    201 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sanborn Central School District 55-5
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
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:4
Students:212*
Teachers (FTE):44.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.8
Schools in Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Found 4 Schools