Yankton School District 63-3

District Overview
Yankton School District 63-3 is a fully operational, traditional public school system headquartered at 2410 West City Limits Road in Yankton, South Dakota. Anchoring the educational landscape of its remote town community, the district operates six active school facilities serving students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. Designed to provide a continuous, high-quality academic pathway, the district offers comprehensive early childhood education, solid foundational elementary instruction, and robust secondary coursework aimed at preparing young scholars for college and career success.

Educating a vibrant student body of over 3,000 learners, Yankton School District balances its broad academic offerings with a strong commitment to individualized student support. The district is powered by a substantial professional team, including nearly 360 full-time equivalent teachers, over 68 instructional aides, and more than 365 support personnel, combining for a total workforce of roughly 795 full-time equivalent staff members. This favorable staffing ecosystem ensures that students across all grade levels benefit from dedicated classroom attention, tailored learning assistance, and a safe, well-maintained educational environment.
6
Total Schools
3,021
Total Students
359.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yankton School District 63-3
Demographic Student Count
White2,280
Hispanic380
Black33
Asian18
Two or More175
American Indian130
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,280 (75.5%)
  • Hispanic
    380 (12.6%)
  • Two or More
    175 (5.8%)
  • American Indian
    130 (4.3%)
  • Black
    33 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    18 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Yankton School District 63-3
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other1
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:6
Students:3,021*
Teachers (FTE):359.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.4
Schools in Yankton School District 63-3
Found 7 Schools