Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Located at 402 S Douglas St in Elk Point, South Dakota, the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 serves as an active, comprehensive public school system for families across the region. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Sioux City metropolitan area, the district operates three schools that accommodate students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Serving a student body of 697 pupils in the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains balanced class sizes across all grade levels—ranging from 63 foundational kindergarteners to a strong high school cohort with over 50 graduating seniors.

To deliver a supportive and high-quality learning experience, Elk Point-Jefferson maintains a robust workforce dedicated to student development and institutional excellence. The district employs a total staff of approximately 191 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, anchored by a core teaching faculty of over 101 FTE educators and nearly 20 instructional aides who provide hands-on classroom assistance. This instructional framework is further strengthened by more than 70 full-time support staff members who oversee essential operational, administrative, and student care services across all campuses, ensuring a safe and well-resourced academic environment.