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Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School

South Dakota · Public School District
1
Schools
830
Students
—
Per-Pupil Spend
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
62.0%
Graduation Rate
-24.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School is a public school district in South Dakota serving 830 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 62.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte SchoolKG–12830
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure—
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
830
Students
100%
Free Lunch
—
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate62.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 62.0%, graduation is 24.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School?
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School has 1 public school, serving a total of 830 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School?
The graduation rate is 62.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School?
100% of students in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School?
No, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School serve?
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School is 33/100. 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.