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Douglas Preschool (Closed 2023)

420 Patriot Drive
Box Elder, SD 57719
Douglas Preschool serves 703 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
703 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SD)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
3%
White
85%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Douglas Preschool?
703 students attend Douglas Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Douglas Preschool students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Preschool?
Douglas Preschool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Preschool offer ?
Douglas Preschool offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglas Preschool part of?
Douglas Preschool is part of Douglas School District 51-1.

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