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Faulkton Area Schools 24-4

1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 393 students in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
393 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Faulkton Area Schools 24-4, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#5 out of 148 school districts
(Top 5%)
66%
42%
70-74%
51%
50-59%
42%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.53
% American Indian
1%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
97%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,809 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,809
$13,146
Spending / Student
$19,163
$12,647

Best Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Faulkton High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 manages 7 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 is ranked #13 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?
97% of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Faulkton Area Schools 24-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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