Beresford School District 61-2

District Overview
Located at 301 West Maple Street in Beresford, South Dakota, the Beresford School District 61-2 is an active, traditional public school system serving a remote rural community within the greater regional landscape. Operating three public school campuses, the district provides a comprehensive educational framework spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a student body of 648 learners, maintaining a balanced, close-knit environment across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To foster student achievement and well-being, Beresford School District maintains an expansive support system backed by a robust workforce of approximately 204 full-time equivalent staff members. The teaching faculty includes over 91 full-time equivalent educators, creating an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher environment that allows for tailored instruction. The academic team is further complemented by 19 instructional aides and a dedicated support staff of over 94 personnel, ensuring that both academic and operational needs are thoroughly met. Families and educational researchers can explore additional district programming, updates, and community resources online at www.beresford.k12.sd.us.
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Total Schools
648
Total Students
91.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beresford School District 61-2
Demographic Student Count
White556
Hispanic60
Black5
Asian3
Two or More13
American Indian11
  • White
    556 (85.8%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    11 (1.7%)
  • Black
    5 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Beresford School District 61-2
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:3
Students:648*
Teachers (FTE):91.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Beresford School District 61-2
Found 3 Schools