51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ

Redfield School District 56-4

111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 534 students in Redfield School District 56-4. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Redfield School District 56-4 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
534 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Redfield School District 56-4, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#123 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
42%
35%
51%
30-34%
42%
(21-22)
80-89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,004 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,581 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,004
$13,121
Spending / Student
$15,581
$12,623

Best Redfield School District 56-4 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redfield High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Redfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Redfield Middle School - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
111 E 6th Ave
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06
Special Education School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: 2-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 manages 6 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 is ranked #121 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 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 Redfield School District 56-4?
87% of Redfield School District 56-4 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redfield School District 56-4?
Redfield School District 56-4 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Redfield School District 56-4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,581 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Quick Links