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Sisseton School District 54-2

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
979
Students
$12,821
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
58.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sisseton School District 54-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 979 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,821 is below the national average for a US public school district. 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Westside Elementary - 03PK–04395
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sisseton Middle School - 0205–08288
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sisseton High School - 0109–12296
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,821-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
39%
State
20.7%
Local (property tax)
39.1%
Federal
40.2%

Funding is shared between state (21%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (40%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
979
Students
59%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
40% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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 Sisseton School District 54-2?
Sisseton School District 54-2 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 979 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sisseton School District 54-2?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sisseton School District 54-2 spend per student?
Sisseton School District 54-2 spends $12,821 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sisseton School District 54-2?
59% of students in Sisseton School District 54-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sisseton School District 54-2?
No, Sisseton School District 54-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sisseton School District 54-2 serve?
Sisseton School District 54-2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sisseton School District 54-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sisseton School District 54-2 is 48/100. 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.