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Canton School District 41-1

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
874
Students
$12,582
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
15.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Canton School District 41-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 874 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,582 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence Elementary - 02KG–05388
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Canton Middle School - 0406–08203
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Canton High School - 0109–12283
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,582-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
60%
State
30.7%
Local (property tax)
59.6%
Federal
9.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
874
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 Canton School District 41-1?
Canton School District 41-1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 874 students.
What is the graduation rate for Canton School District 41-1?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Canton School District 41-1 spend per student?
Canton School District 41-1 spends $12,582 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Canton School District 41-1?
16% of students in Canton School District 41-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Canton School District 41-1?
No, Canton School District 41-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Canton School District 41-1 serve?
Canton School District 41-1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Canton School District 41-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Canton School District 41-1 is 53/100. 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.