Total enrollment
63
+21 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
Public K-12 schools in Carpenter number 2, teaching approximately 63 South Dakota students, an average of 32 per campus.
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 | Elementary | KG-08 | 42 |
| Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 | Elementary | KG-08 | 21 |
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.