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Stanley County School District 57-1

112 S 1st Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 418 students in Stanley County School District 57-1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Stanley County School District 57-1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
4 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
418 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stanley County School District 57-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 70-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#67 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
42%
52%
51%
45-49%
42%
70-79%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53
% American Indian
10%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,574 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,811 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,574
$13,121
Spending / Student
$13,811
$12,623

Best Stanley County School District 57-1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley County Elementary - 08
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 E 2nd Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24882 196th St
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Stanley County Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stanley County School District 57-1?
Stanley County School District 57-1 manages 4 public schools serving 418 students.
What is the rank of Stanley County School District 57-1?
Stanley County School District 57-1 is ranked #76 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley County School District 57-1?
80% of Stanley County School District 57-1 students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stanley County School District 57-1?
Stanley County School District 57-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Stanley County School District 57-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,811 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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