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Belle Fourche School District 09-1

South Dakota · Public School District
5
Schools
1,329
Students
$11,484
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
31.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
93.9%
Graduation Rate
+7.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 1,329 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,484 is below the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Park Elementary - 08KG–KG106
South Park Elementary - 0301–04382
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belle Fourche Middle School - 0705–08401
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 0909–1257
Belle Fourche High School - 0109–12383
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,484-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
39%
State
41.5%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal
20.0%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,329
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.9%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.9% graduation rate — 7.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,484, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,329 students.
What is the graduation rate for Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
The graduation rate is 93.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Belle Fourche School District 09-1 spend per student?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 spends $11,484 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
32% of students in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
No, Belle Fourche School District 09-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Belle Fourche School District 09-1 serve?
Belle Fourche School District 09-1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Belle Fourche School District 09-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Belle Fourche School District 09-1 is 55/100. 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.