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Eureka School District 44-1

805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Eureka School District 44-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 171 students in Eureka School District 44-1. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Eureka School District 44-1 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
171 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eureka School District 44-1, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#21 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
55-59%
42%
60-64%
51%
40-49%
42%
≥50%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,421 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,380 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,421
$13,121
Spending / Student
$17,380
$12,623

Best Eureka School District 44-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Eureka Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eureka School District 44-1?
Eureka School District 44-1 manages 3 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Eureka School District 44-1?
Eureka School District 44-1 is ranked #20 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka School District 44-1?
89% of Eureka School District 44-1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eureka School District 44-1?
Eureka School District 44-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Eureka School District 44-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,380 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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