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Flandreau School District 50-3

South Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
694
Students
$12,840
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
1.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-50pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Flandreau School District 50-3 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 694 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,840 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 2% 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 56/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Flandreau Elementary - 04KG–04269
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06KG–0829
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Flandreau Middle School - 0305–08186
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Flandreau High School - 0109–12210
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,840-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
43%
State
40.6%
Local (property tax)
43.0%
Federal
16.4%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
694
Students
2%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 2% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Flandreau School District 50-3?
Flandreau School District 50-3 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 694 students.
What is the graduation rate for Flandreau School District 50-3?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Flandreau School District 50-3 spend per student?
Flandreau School District 50-3 spends $12,840 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Flandreau School District 50-3?
2% of students in Flandreau School District 50-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Flandreau School District 50-3?
No, Flandreau School District 50-3 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Flandreau School District 50-3 serve?
Flandreau School District 50-3 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Flandreau School District 50-3?
The median opportunity score across schools in Flandreau School District 50-3 is 56/100. 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.