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Elkton School District 05-3, South Dakota

Elkton School District 05-3 is a unified school district in Brookings County and Moody County, South Dakota, for grades K–12. About 1,591 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 149 sq mi (387 km²) of land.

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Elkton School District 05-3 in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,591 ± 258
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Brookings County91% of the district’s landMoody County9% of the district’s land
Land area
149 sq mi (387 km²)
Median household income
$79,167 ± $13,723
Median home value
$245,900 ± $40,755
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4621390
Coordinates (central point)
44.278055, -96.554221
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Elkton School District 05-3, largest first

  1. Elkton (city)977 people
  2. Richland Township177 people
  3. Alton Township150 people
  4. Parnell Township131 people
  5. Elkton Township80 people
  6. Newdale Colony (CDP)0 people
  7. Rolland Colony (CDP)0 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Brookings School District 05-111 mi west
  2. Lake Benton Public School District, Minnesota11 mi east
  3. Flandreau School District 50-316 mi south
  4. Deubrook School District 05-617 mi north
  5. Hendricks Public School District, Minnesota18 mi northeast
  6. Colman-Egan School District 50-520 mi southwest
  7. Pipestone Area School District, Minnesota24 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Elkton School District 05-3. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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