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4 schools in Flandreau School District 50-3

South Dakota · 715 students · 1 city

Across Flandreau School District 50-3 (South Dakota), 4 public K-12 schools serve approximately 715 students, an average of 179 per school.

4-year change in Flandreau School District 50-3

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
715
+21 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Flandreau School District 50-3 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn South DakotaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
715#35 of 50#8,180 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#28 of 50N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.7:1#5 of 50#1,702 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
50.2%#8 of 50#4,149 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Flandreau School District 50-3

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 677 to 715 students (up 6%) and from 58 to 61 full-time teachers (up 5%), 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.

About Flandreau School District 50-3

Flandreau School District 50-3 is a sparse public-school district in South Dakota. The district maintains 4 schools and teaches approximately 715 students.

For a sense of the school types, Flandreau School District 50-3 is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Flandreau School District 50-3 is about 179, noticeably below the South Dakota average of roughly 208.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 3%: 694 students in SY 2020-21 versus 715 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Flandreau School District 50-3 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Flandreau School District 50-3 run?
Flandreau School District 50-3 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 715 students in South Dakota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau Elementary - 04 is the largest public school in Flandreau School District 50-3 by enrollment, with approximately 287 students.
What grade levels does Flandreau School District 50-3 serve?
Flandreau School District 50-3 serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.