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About this school
Doland School is
a rural public school
in Doland, South Dakota that is part of Doland School District 56 - 2.
It serves 99 students
in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.8:1.
Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 12
99 Students
4 Teachers
405 Humphrey Dr NContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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7%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Doland School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 19, 2026
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Doland School
$23,575
raised using DonorsChoose
53
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
53
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Doland School has received support from
28 individuals from South Dakota and
25 individuals out-of-state.
