Marion School District 60-3

District Overview
Located at 100 S Cedar St in Marion, South Dakota, Marion School District 60-3 is an active, traditional public school district serving learners from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled in a distant rural community within the broader Sioux Falls metropolitan region, the district operates three educational facilities designed to provide a cohesive, continuous academic pathway. As an independent district operating outside of a supervisory union or charter network, Marion School District 60-3 emphasizes a well-rounded foundation that prepares local youth for post-secondary pursuits and lifelong learning.

Serving a student body of 208 children, the district offers an intimate learning environment characterized by small class sizes and personalized instruction. Educational delivery is backed by a dedicated team of approximately 76 full-time equivalent staff members, including nearly 43 teachers, 5 instructional aides, and 28 support staff professionals. This favorable staffing ratio allows educators to foster strong relationships with families and address the unique learning needs of every student. Additional details regarding academic programming, district operations, and community initiatives can be accessed online at www.marion.k12.sd.us or by calling (605) 648-3615.
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Total Schools
208
Total Students
42.9
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion School District 60-3
Demographic Student Count
White183
Hispanic15
Asian1
Two or More8
American Indian1
  • White
    183 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Marion School District 60-3
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:208*
Teachers (FTE):42.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.8
Schools in Marion School District 60-3
Found 3 Schools