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Aberdeen School District 06-1

South Dakota · Public School District
10
Schools
4,326
Students
$11,547
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
33.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Aberdeen School District 06-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 4,326 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,547 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C C Lee Elementary - 05KG–05371
Lincoln Elementary - 08PK–05256
May Overby Elementary - 09KG–05357
Mike Miller Elementary - 07KG–05244
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11KG–05312
Simmons Elementary - 10KG–05395
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Holgate Middle School - 0206–08512
Simmons Middle School - 0306–08483
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School - 0109–121,388
New Beginnings - 8905–128
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,547-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
48%
State
40.1%
Local (property tax)
47.7%
Federal
12.2%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,326
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,547, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,326 students.
What is the graduation rate for Aberdeen School District 06-1?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Aberdeen School District 06-1 spend per student?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 spends $11,547 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
34% of students in Aberdeen School District 06-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1?
No, Aberdeen School District 06-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Aberdeen School District 06-1 serve?
Aberdeen School District 06-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aberdeen School District 06-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1 is 57/100. 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.