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Box Elder Today
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Douglas School District Expanding With New Elementary School
New school planned to accommodate population growth and Ellsworth Air Force Base expansion.
Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:48pm
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The Douglas School District in Box Elder, South Dakota is building a new elementary school to address growing enrollment driven by population growth and an expansion at the nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base. Officials say the district is expecting around 100 new students per year over the next 15 years.
Why it matters
The new school will help prevent overcrowding in the district as the local population continues to rise, driven in part by the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base, a major employer in the region. Adequate school capacity is crucial for supporting a growing community.
The details
The Douglas School District announced plans for the new elementary school as city leaders prepare for the expansion of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Box Elder has experienced 24% population growth since 2020, and the district expects around 100 new students per year over the next 15 years.
- The Douglas School District announced the new elementary school in March 2026.
The players
Douglas School District
The public school district serving the Box Elder, South Dakota area.
What’s next
The new elementary school is expected to open in time for the 2027-2028 school year to accommodate the projected enrollment growth.
The takeaway
The expansion of the Douglas School District reflects the broader growth and development happening in Box Elder, driven by the expansion of the nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base. Investing in new school infrastructure is crucial to support a growing community.
