Burke School District 26-2

Located at 900 Washington Street in Burke, South Dakota, Burke School District 26-2 is an active, traditional public school district serving a remote rural community. Operating three facilities across its catchment area, the district offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Currently, the district educates a close-knit student body of 229 students—comprising 116 female and 113 male learners—ensuring balanced class sizes from early childhood programs to high school graduation preparation.

To support academic achievement and school operations, the district maintains a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 88 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes more than 42 FTE classroom teachers, 6 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 40 support staff, creating a favorable student-to-educator ratio that allows for personalized instruction. Demographically, the student body is primarily White (216 students), with American Indian (10 students), multiracial (2 students), and Black (1 student) learners contributing to the school community. Community members, prospective families, and educational researchers can learn more by contacting the district office at (605) 775-2644 or visiting their website at burke.k12.sd.us.