Where is Douglas School District 51-1 located?

Douglas School District 51-1 serves students in Box Elder, Pennington County County, SD.

How many students are enrolled in Douglas School District 51-1?

Total enrollment in Douglas School District 51-1 is 2,753 students.

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Douglas School District 51-1 — District Profile & Schools

Box Elder, South Dakota · Pennington County

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Key Dates — Douglas School District 51-1 School Calendar

Scheduled breaks include 26-27 Holiday Break for Students (Mon, Dec 21, 2026), 26-27 First Day Back for Students After Break (Wed, Jan 6, 2027), 26-27 Spring Break (Mon, Mar 29, 2027).

26-27 Holiday Break for Students: Mon, Dec 21, 2026
26-27 First Day Back for Students After Break: Wed, Jan 6, 2027
26-27 Spring Break: Mon, Mar 29, 2027
No School For Students: Fri, Oct 9, 2026

2,753

Students

Schools

2 elem · 1 mid · 1 high

15.6:1

Student-Teacher

176 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

551

Avg. School Size

390

Total Staff

Douglas School District 51-1 Calendar

34 events

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Mon, Aug 17

Event

26-27 Family Walk-Through

Get ready for the new school year by visiting your child’s school at Family Walk-Through night! Families are invited to drop off school supplies, meet teachers and staff, register for transportation, and take care of other back-to-school tasks. It’s a great opportunity to become familiar with the Read more

Mon, Aug 17

Event

26-27 Family Walk-Through

Wed, Aug 19

Event

26-27 First Day of School

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Wed, Aug 19

Event

26-27 First Day of School

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Fri, Sep 11

Event

Back to School Bash

Welcoming back students and families with a fun filled after school bash Read more

Fri, Sep 11

Event

Back to School Bash

Welcoming back students and families with a fun filled after school bash Read more

Fri, Oct 2

Event

2026 Homecoming Parade

Parade begins at 1:45pm in the High School parking lot, heading towards Brigg Street, to Don Williams, to Tower Rd and back to the High School. https://www.dsdk12.net/apps/news/article/2232782?categoryId=3983&fbclid=IwY2xjawUX1K9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXJQY05KTk9XcHBjbUJrcVlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZ Read more

Fri, Oct 2

Event

2026 Homecoming Parade

Thu, Oct 8

PD Day

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences provide parents and teachers with an opportunity to share insights, celebrate growth, and collaborate to support learning goals. When families and schools connect, students thrive! SCHEDULE an appointment: Carrousel School Badger Clark ElementaryFrancis Case Elemen Read more

Thu, Oct 8

PD Day

Parent-Teacher Conferences

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