Public schools in Kimball, SD
5 open public schools with an address in Kimball, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
347
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kimball public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Kimball, SD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 347 students, an average of 69 per school. The largest campus is Kimball Elementary - 02 (102 students).
Every listed school belongs to Kimball School District 07-2. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 26% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kimball
Elementary schools in Kimball
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 Kimball School District 07-2 | KG–08 | 53 | 17.4:1 | |
| Kimball Elementary - 02 Kimball School District 07-2 | PK–05 | 102 | 10.3:1 |
Middle schools in Kimball
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Middle School - 04 Kimball School District 07-2 | 06–08 | 92 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Kimball
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15 Kimball School District 07-2 | 09–12 | 16 | 16:1 | |
| Kimball High School - 01 Kimball School District 07-2 | 09–12 | 84 | 9.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.3%
- Hispanic2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Kimball schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (347 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kimball
How many public schools are in Kimball, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Kimball: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 347 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kimball?
All listed public schools with an address in Kimball belong to Kimball School District 07-2. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kimball?
Kimball High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kimball, with 84 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kimball?
No school with an address in Kimball is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kimball schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kimball public schools is 11.9:1, similar to the South Dakota school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kimball guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Dakota cities