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Yankton School District 63-3

South Dakota · Public School District
6
Schools
3,036
Students
$11,058
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
30.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Yankton School District 63-3 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 3,036 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,058 is below the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beadle Elementary - 03KG–05404
Lincoln Elementary - 04KG–05410
Stewart Elementary - 05KG–05278
Webster Elementary - 06PK–05396
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Yankton Middle School - 0206–08606
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Yankton High School - 0109–12942
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,058-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
50%
State
33.2%
Local (property tax)
50.3%
Federal
16.5%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (50%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,036
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,058, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yankton School District 63-3?
Yankton School District 63-3 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,036 students.
What is the graduation rate for Yankton School District 63-3?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Yankton School District 63-3 spend per student?
Yankton School District 63-3 spends $11,058 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Yankton School District 63-3?
31% of students in Yankton School District 63-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Yankton School District 63-3?
No, Yankton School District 63-3 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yankton School District 63-3 serve?
Yankton School District 63-3 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Yankton School District 63-3?
The median opportunity score across schools in Yankton School District 63-3 is 54/100. 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.