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Baltic School District 49-1

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
608
Students
$10,735
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
13.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Baltic School District 49-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 608 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,735 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Baltic Elementary - 02PK–05317
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Baltic Middle School - 0306–08129
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Baltic High School - 0109–12162
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,735-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
43%
State
44.4%
Local (property tax)
42.5%
Federal
13.0%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
608
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,735, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baltic School District 49-1?
Baltic School District 49-1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 608 students.
What is the graduation rate for Baltic School District 49-1?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Baltic School District 49-1 spend per student?
Baltic School District 49-1 spends $10,735 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Baltic School District 49-1?
13% of students in Baltic School District 49-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Baltic School District 49-1?
No, Baltic School District 49-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Baltic School District 49-1 serve?
Baltic School District 49-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Baltic School District 49-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Baltic School District 49-1 is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.