Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
404 Students
7 Schools
District Overview
Located at 1114 Court Street in Faulkton, South Dakota, Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 serves as an essential educational anchor for its surrounding rural remote community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district overseeing seven academic facilities, the district provides a continuous PK–12 learning environment that guides students from early childhood prekindergarten programs through high school graduation. The district currently serves a close-knit student body of 404 enrolled learners, characterized by an even gender distribution of 202 female and 202 male students across all grade levels.
To deliver focused instruction and maintain smooth district operations, Faulkton Area Schools employs a robust team totaling approximately 113 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a teaching force of over 72 full-time equivalent educators, supported by nearly 7 instructional aides and more than 34 administrative and support staff personnel. This strong ratio of staff to students ensures individualized attention and comprehensive support services. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, the district offers a grounded, community-focused educational model tailored to the unique landscape of central South Dakota.
To deliver focused instruction and maintain smooth district operations, Faulkton Area Schools employs a robust team totaling approximately 113 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a teaching force of over 72 full-time equivalent educators, supported by nearly 7 instructional aides and more than 34 administrative and support staff personnel. This strong ratio of staff to students ensures individualized attention and comprehensive support services. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, the district offers a grounded, community-focused educational model tailored to the unique landscape of central South Dakota.
7
Total Schools
404
Total Students
72.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 390 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White390 (96.5%)
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Hispanic10 (2.5%)
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American Indian3 (0.7%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 2 |
| 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: | 7 |
| Students: | 404* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 72.2* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.6 |
Schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4
Found 7 Schools
Charter School
33 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
Charter School
20 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
Charter School
7 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
185 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School
73 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
53 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School
33 Students
Elementary School K - 8th