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Beresford School District 61-2

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
708
Students
$12,393
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
19.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Beresford School District 61-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 708 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,393 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 20% 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
Beresford Elementary - 02KG–05307
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Beresford Middle School - 0306–08174
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Beresford High School - 0109–12227
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,393-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
52%
State
33.0%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal
15.5%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (52%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
708
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 Beresford School District 61-2?
Beresford School District 61-2 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 708 students.
What is the graduation rate for Beresford School District 61-2?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Beresford School District 61-2 spend per student?
Beresford School District 61-2 spends $12,393 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Beresford School District 61-2?
20% of students in Beresford School District 61-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Beresford School District 61-2?
No, Beresford School District 61-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Beresford School District 61-2 serve?
Beresford School District 61-2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Beresford School District 61-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Beresford School District 61-2 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.