Gayville-Volin School District 63-1

District Overview
Located at 100 Kingsbury Street in Gayville, South Dakota, the Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 is an open, traditional public school district serving a distant rural community near the Yankton area. Operating three academic facilities, the district offers a continuous educational pathway for students spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 281 students, consisting of 148 male and 133 female learners. The student body reflects a welcoming local community structure, comprising 248 White students, 16 Hispanic students, 10 students identifying with two or more races, 5 American Indian students, and 2 Black students.

To foster a supportive learning environment, Gayville-Volin maintains a robust workforce consisting of approximately 85 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a teaching staff of just over 40 full-time equivalent educators, supported by roughly 7.5 instructional aides and 37 support staff personnel. With grade cohort sizes generally ranging from 16 to 28 students, learners benefit from small class environments and individualized attention from early childhood through high school graduation. Families, community members, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs can contact the administration at (605) 267-4476 or visit their official website at gayvillevolin.k12.sd.us.
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Total Schools
281
Total Students
40.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Demographic Student Count
White248
Hispanic16
Black2
Two or More10
American Indian5
  • White
    248 (88.3%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:281*
Teachers (FTE):40.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
Found 3 Schools