Jones County School District 37-3
180 Students
3 Schools
District Overview
Located at 404 Jackson Ave in Murdo, South Dakota, Jones County School District 37-3 serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its surrounding rural remote community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages three operational facilities offering comprehensive instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. Its isolated geographic setting in central South Dakota fosters a close-knit academic environment, providing local families with a supportive educational path spanning primary foundational learning to high school graduation.
For the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a tailored learning atmosphere for its 180 enrolled students, consisting of 100 male and 80 female pupils. The student body encompasses a variety of backgrounds, including White, multiracial, American Indian, and Hispanic youth. A robust workforce of nearly 73 full-time equivalent staff members supports this student population, headlined by approximately 40 dedicated teachers, five instructional aides, and 29 support personnel. This substantial staffing structure yields an exceptionally favorable ratio of fewer than five students per teacher, allowing educators to deliver highly personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and dedicated academic support tailored to each child's needs.
For the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a tailored learning atmosphere for its 180 enrolled students, consisting of 100 male and 80 female pupils. The student body encompasses a variety of backgrounds, including White, multiracial, American Indian, and Hispanic youth. A robust workforce of nearly 73 full-time equivalent staff members supports this student population, headlined by approximately 40 dedicated teachers, five instructional aides, and 29 support personnel. This substantial staffing structure yields an exceptionally favorable ratio of fewer than five students per teacher, allowing educators to deliver highly personalized instruction, strong mentorship, and dedicated academic support tailored to each child's needs.
3
Total Schools
180
Total Students
39.9
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 144 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 10 |
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White144 (80.0%)
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Two or More24 (13.3%)
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American Indian10 (5.6%)
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Hispanic2 (1.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| 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: | 3 |
| Students: | 180* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 39.9* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.5 |
Schools in Jones County School District 37-3
Found 3 Schools
Charter School
74 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
Charter School
49 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
57 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th