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2 schools in Carpenter

South Dakota · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Carpenter number 2, teaching approximately 63 South Dakota students, an average of 32 per campus.

7-year change in Carpenter

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
63
+21 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04ElementaryKG-0842
Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05ElementaryKG-0821

About Carpenter

Across Carpenter, South Dakota, 2 public schools teaches about 63 students between them.

Average school size in Carpenter is around 32 students, 85% noticeably below the South Dakota average of about 208.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 50%: 42 students in SY 2017-18 versus 63 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Carpenter discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Carpenter?
Carpenter, South Dakota has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 63 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carpenter?
Carpenter has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carpenter?
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 is the largest public school in Carpenter by enrollment, with approximately 42 students.
What school districts serve Carpenter?
Carpenter is served by 2 public school districts, including Clark School District 12-2, Willow Lake School District 12-3.
What grade levels do public schools in Carpenter cover?
Public schools in Carpenter serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.