Total enrollment
16
+7 (+78%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Dewey
South Dakota · Public K-12
Dewey's public-school count of 2 reflects a system enrolling about 16 students inside South Dakota, broken out as 1 elementary and 1 high.
4-year change in Dewey
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
16
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 | Elementary | PK-08 | 14 |
| Elk Mountain High School - 04 | High | 09-12 | 2 |
About Dewey
Dewey, South Dakota is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 16 students. By school count, it is a small city.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Dewey is around 8 students, 96% lower than the South Dakota average of about 208.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 78%: 9 students in SY 2020-21 versus 16 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dewey discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.