Watertown School District 14-4

Watertown School District 14-4 is an active, regular public school district headquartered at 200 NE 9th St in Watertown, South Dakota. Situated in a remote town setting, the district operates eight operational schools that deliver a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total membership of 3,606 students, balanced between 1,792 female and 1,814 male learners. Enrollment spans every grade level, beginning with 71 pre-kindergarten and 228 kindergarten students, maintaining steady progression through the elementary and middle grades, and culminating in a robust high school population that includes 306 graduating seniors.

To support its learning community, the district relies on a sizable workforce totaling approximately 1,117 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes around 478.6 teacher FTEs, 113.22 instructional aide FTEs, and 525.22 support staff FTEs, ensuring a comprehensive operational framework for student instruction and school administrative operations. Demographically, the student body includes 2,884 White students, 302 Hispanic students, 239 students identifying with two or more races, 140 American Indian students, 26 Asian students, and 15 Black students. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can learn more by contacting the administrative central office at (605) 882-6312 or by visiting the district’s online site at http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us.