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3 schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1

South Dakota · 214 students · 1 city

Gettysburg School District 53-1 operates 3 public K-12 schools in South Dakota, enrolling about 214 students between them (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Gettysburg School District 53-1

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
214
-11 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Gettysburg School District 53-1

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 243 to 214 students (down 12%) and from 24 to 19 full-time teachers (down 21%), 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1

Gettysburg School District 53-1 maintains 3 public schools across South Dakota, collectively teacheing roughly 214 students.

In terms of grade levels, Gettysburg School District 53-1 spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Gettysburg School District 53-1 runs about 71 students per school, 66% below the state mean of roughly 208.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Gettysburg School District 53-1 has contracted 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 225 students to 214.

On allk12, the community for Gettysburg School District 53-1 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Gettysburg School District 53-1 operates 3 public K-12 schools in South Dakota, serving approximately 214 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Gettysburg School District 53-1 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Gettysburg School District 53-1 by enrollment, with approximately 88 students.
What grade levels does Gettysburg School District 53-1 serve?
Gettysburg School District 53-1 serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.