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Chester Area School District 39-1

South Dakota · Public School District
7
Schools
576
Students
$10,587
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
13.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
45.6%
Graduation Rate
-40.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chester Area School District 39-1 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 576 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 45.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,587 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 13% 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 59/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chester Elementary -02PK–05159
Graceville Colony - 07KG–0815
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04KG–0836
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chester Middle School - 0306–0875
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chester Area Cyber School - 9209–12123
Chester High School - 0109–12116
High Plains - 0609–1252
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,587-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
55%
State
32.0%
Local (property tax)
55.3%
Federal
12.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
576
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate45.6%
Opportunity Score59/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 45.6%, graduation is 40.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,587, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chester Area School District 39-1?
Chester Area School District 39-1 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 576 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chester Area School District 39-1?
The graduation rate is 45.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chester Area School District 39-1 spend per student?
Chester Area School District 39-1 spends $10,587 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chester Area School District 39-1?
13% of students in Chester Area School District 39-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chester Area School District 39-1?
No, Chester Area School District 39-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chester Area School District 39-1 serve?
Chester Area School District 39-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chester Area School District 39-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chester Area School District 39-1 is 59/100. 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.