Beresford School District 61-2
648 Students
3 Schools
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.
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.
3
Total Schools
648
Total Students
91.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 556 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| American Indian | 11 |
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White556 (85.8%)
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Hispanic60 (9.3%)
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Two or More13 (2.0%)
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American Indian11 (1.7%)
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Black5 (0.8%)
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Asian3 (0.5%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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: | 3 |
| Students: | 648* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 91.3* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.1 |
Schools in Beresford School District 61-2
Found 3 Schools
Charter School
273 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School
222 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
153 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th