Total enrollment
362
+46 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in De Smet
South Dakota · Public K-12
De Smet runs 3 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 362 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in De Smet
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 96%
% Hispanic
6%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 95 |
| De Smet Middle School - 03 | Middle | 06-08 | 91 |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02 | Elementary | PK-05 | 176 |
About De Smet
De Smet, South Dakota is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 362 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 121, noticeably below the state mean of about 208.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in De Smet has increased 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 316 students to 362. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 96% to 89% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for De Smet discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.