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Iroquois School District 02-3

111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 211 students in Iroquois School District 02-3. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Iroquois School District 02-3 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
729 Schools
# Students
211 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Iroquois School District 02-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#139 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
42%
30-34%
51%
25-29%
42%
(21-22)
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
85%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,844 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,725 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,844
$13,146
Spending / Student
$15,725
$12,647

Best Iroquois School District 02-3 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Iroquois Elementary - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Iroquois Middle School - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Iroquois School District 02-3?
Iroquois School District 02-3 manages 3 public schools serving 211 students.
What is the rank of Iroquois School District 02-3?
Iroquois School District 02-3 is ranked #137 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois School District 02-3?
85% of Iroquois School District 02-3 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iroquois School District 02-3?
Iroquois School District 02-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Iroquois School District 02-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,725 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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