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Pierre School District 32-2

South Dakota · Public School District
5
Schools
2,762
Students
$11,329
Per-Pupil Spend
-21% nat'l
25.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pierre School District 32-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 2,762 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,329 is below the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buchanan Elementary - 03KG–05418
Jefferson Elementary - 06KG–05430
Kennedy Elementary - 08KG–05388
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Georgia Morse Middle School - 0206–08684
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
T F Riggs High School - 0109–12842
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,329-21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
43%
State
40.7%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,762
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,329, spending is 21% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pierre School District 32-2?
Pierre School District 32-2 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,762 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pierre School District 32-2?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pierre School District 32-2 spend per student?
Pierre School District 32-2 spends $11,329 per pupil — 21% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pierre School District 32-2?
26% of students in Pierre School District 32-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pierre School District 32-2?
No, Pierre School District 32-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pierre School District 32-2 serve?
Pierre School District 32-2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pierre School District 32-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pierre School District 32-2 is 46/100. 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.