Chester Area School District 39-1

Located at 102 2nd Ave in Chester, South Dakota, the Chester Area School District 39-1 operates as an active, open regular public school district within a distant rural community setting. Free of supervisory union management and non-charter in status, this district delivers comprehensive public education spanning from prekindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Across its seven operational schools, the district offers a continuous academic pathway tailored to local families. Community members and researchers seeking additional information regarding the district's administration or programs can visit their official website at http://www.chester.k12.sd.us or reach out directly by phone at (605) 489-2411.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset context, the district serves a total student body of 582 learners, composed of 297 male and 285 female students. Demographic representation includes 559 White students, 13 students of two or more races, 9 Hispanic students, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Student distribution spans foundational early education—including 33 prekindergarten and 36 kindergarten students—through a sizable high school cohort consisting of 84 ninth, 80 tenth, 77 eleventh, and 56 twelfth graders. To effectively manage instruction and school operations, the district employs a total staff of approximately 156.26 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, featuring 70.66 FTE teachers, 10.95 FTE instructional aides, and 74.65 FTE support staff members dedicated to student success.