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Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1

South Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
734
Students
$18,004
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
34.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
71.2%
Graduation Rate
-15.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 734 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 71.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,004 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03KG–05293
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lead-Deadwood Middle School - 0206–08159
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lead-Deadwood Career & Technical Education - 1009–1260
Lead-Deadwood High School - 0109–12222
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,004+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
3.3%
Local (property tax)
82.8%
Federal
13.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
734
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.2%
Opportunity Score—
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,004 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.2%, graduation is 15.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1?
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 734 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1?
The graduation rate is 71.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 spend per student?
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 spends $18,004 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1?
35% of students in Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1?
No, Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 serve?
Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.