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3 schools in Burke School District 26-2

South Dakota · 261 students · 1 city

Across the district, Burke School District 26-2 runs 3 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 261 South Dakota students (about 87 per school).

4-year change in Burke School District 26-2

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
261
-5 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Burke School District 26-2

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 242 to 261 students (up 8%) and from 19 to 21 full-time teachers (up 11%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Burke Elementary - 02BurkeElementaryPK-05105
Burke High School - 01BurkeHigh09-1294
Burke Middle School - 04BurkeMiddle06-0862

About Burke School District 26-2

As a rural-scale district in South Dakota, Burke School District 26-2 educates 261 students across 3 schools.

On the school-mix side, Burke School District 26-2 spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Burke School District 26-2 runs about 87 students per school, 58% below the state mean of roughly 208.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 261 students, remained close to its prior level from the 266 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Burke School District 26-2 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Burke School District 26-2?
Burke School District 26-2 operates 3 public K-12 schools in South Dakota, serving approximately 261 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Burke School District 26-2?
Burke School District 26-2 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Burke School District 26-2?
Burke Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Burke School District 26-2 by enrollment, with approximately 105 students.
What grade levels does Burke School District 26-2 serve?
Burke School District 26-2 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.