Pierre School District 32-2

District Overview
Located at 211 S Poplar Ave in South Dakota's capital city, Pierre School District 32-2 serves as a primary educational anchor for its remote town community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across five dedicated school campuses, the district provides comprehensive learning opportunities spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving the broader Pierre metropolitan area, the district offers a well-established academic pipeline designed to guide students seamlessly from early childhood education through high school graduation. Community members and prospective families can easily connect with district leadership by calling (605) 773-7300 or visiting their official web portal at www.pierre.k12.sd.us.

In the 2024–2025 academic year, Pierre School District 32-2 serves a student body of 2,749 enrollment, reflecting a rich cultural composition with notable American Indian, multiracial, Hispanic, Asian, and Black student representations alongside a majority White student population. To foster a supportive and effective learning environment, the district maintains a robust professional workforce of over 734 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 334 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by 77 instructional aides and more than 320 dedicated support staff personnel. This extensive staffing structure ensures that students receive individualized academic attention, well-maintained facilities, and comprehensive administrative support throughout their K–12 journey.
5
Total Schools
2,749
Total Students
334.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierre School District 32-2
Demographic Student Count
White1,819
Hispanic147
Black11
Asian35
Two or More329
American Indian408
  • White
    1,819 (66.2%)
  • American Indian
    408 (14.8%)
  • Two or More
    329 (12.0%)
  • Hispanic
    147 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    35 (1.3%)
  • Black
    11 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pierre School District 32-2
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
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:5
Students:2,749*
Teachers (FTE):334.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Pierre School District 32-2
Found 5 Schools