Public schools in White, SD
5 open public schools with an address in White, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
213
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of White public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in White, SD: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 213 students, an average of 43 per school. The largest campus is Deubrook High School - 01 (105 students), and the largest elementary school is Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 (26).
Deubrook Area School District 05-6 operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one White campus. 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 11.4:1, lower than 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.
About 12% 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 White
Elementary schools in White
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07 Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | KG–08 | 26 | 9.5:1 | |
| Red Willow Colony School - 09 Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | KG–08 | 26 | 14.9:1 | |
| Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 Elkton School District 05-3 | KG–08 | 9 | 9:1 |
Middle schools in White
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deubrook Jr. High - 02 Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | 07–08 | 47 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in White
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deubrook High School - 01 Deubrook Area School District 05-6 | 09–12 | 105 | 11.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.7%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 White schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (213 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in White
How many public schools are in White, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in White: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 213 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve White?
Schools with an address in White belong to 2 education agencies, led by Deubrook Area School District 05-6 (4 schools), Elkton School District 05-3 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in White?
Deubrook High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in White, with 105 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in White?
No school with an address in White 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 White schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across White public schools is 11.4:1, lower than 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 White 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