Groton Area School District 06-6

District Overview
Located at 502 N 2nd St in Groton, South Dakota, the Groton Area School District 06-6 serves as a vital educational hub for its community within the broader Aberdeen metropolitan region. Operating as an open, traditional public school system in a rural remote setting, the district encompasses three operational schools that deliver a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a total enrollment of 578 students, the district fosters a close-knit environment where children receive structured guidance through early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To ensure strong academic performance and comprehensive operational support, the district maintains a substantial staffing footprint relative to its student body. The district's professional team includes approximately 88 full-time equivalent teachers, 10 instructional aides, and 64 support personnel, contributing to an overall staff of more than 162 full-time equivalent positions. This favorable staffing context allows for personalized instruction and responsive educational programming. Families, students, and educational researchers looking to explore the district's academic offerings and community initiatives can learn more by visiting their official website at www.grotonarea.com.
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Total Schools
578
Total Students
87.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Groton Area School District 06-6
Demographic Student Count
White536
Hispanic17
Asian6
Two or More16
American Indian3
  • White
    536 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Groton Area School District 06-6
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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:3
Students:578*
Teachers (FTE):87.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in Groton Area School District 06-6
Found 3 Schools