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Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
688
Students
$11,749
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
13.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 688 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,749 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 58/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02KG–05321
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 0306–08153
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 0109–12214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,749-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
52%
State
33.1%
Local (property tax)
51.6%
Federal
15.3%

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
688
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
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 $11,749, spending is 18% 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 Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 688 students.
What is the graduation rate for Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 spend per student?
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 spends $11,749 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
13% of students in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
No, Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 serve?
Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 is 58/100. 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.