Total enrollment
52
+10 (+24%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in South Central School District 26-5
South Dakota · 52 students · 2 cities
Of the 2 public K-12 schools run by South Central School District 26-5, combined student count is roughly 52, with 1 elementary and 1 high.
4-year change in South Central School District 26-5
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary - 03 | Bonesteel | Elementary | PK-05 | 52 |
| Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04 | Burke | High | 06-12 | 0 |
About South Central School District 26-5
South Central School District 26-5 is a compact South Dakota school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 52.
Looking at the level breakdown, South Central School District 26-5 consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 26 in this district, meaningfully below the South Dakota typical of 208.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in South Central School District 26-5 has climbed 24% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 42 students to 52.
On this page, the community for South Central School District 26-5 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.