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Burke School District 26-2

900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 251 students in Burke School District 26-2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Burke School District 26-2 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
729 Schools
# Students
251 Students
145,763 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,615 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Burke School District 26-2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#55 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
50%
42%
50-54%
51%
40-44%
42%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
% American Indian
8%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,793 is higher than the state median of $13,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,211 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,793
$13,146
Spending / Student
$19,211
$12,647

Best Burke School District 26-2 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Burke Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Burke Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burke School District 26-2?
Burke School District 26-2 manages 3 public schools serving 251 students.
What is the rank of Burke School District 26-2?
Burke School District 26-2 is ranked #47 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke School District 26-2?
90% of Burke School District 26-2 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke School District 26-2?
Burke School District 26-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Burke School District 26-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,211 is higher than the state median of $12,647. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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