Total enrollment
540
+12 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Parkston
South Dakota · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Parkston comes to roughly 540 students across 5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Parkston
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 | Elementary | PK-08 | 31 |
| Our Home | High | 05-12 | 27 |
| Parkston Elementary - 02 | Elementary | PK-05 | 272 |
| Parkston High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 112 |
| Parkston Middle School - 05 | Middle | 06-08 | 98 |
About Parkston
Across Parkston, South Dakota, 5 public schools educates about 540 students between them.
For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 108, noticeably below the state mean of about 208.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 540 students, stayed largely flat from the 528 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Parkston discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.