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Groton Area School District 06-6

South Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
597
Students
$12,197
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
13.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Groton Area School District 06-6 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 597 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,197 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 56/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Groton Area Elementary - 02PK–05295
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Groton Area Middle School - 0406–08127
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Groton Area High School - 0109–12175
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,197-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
State
4.8%
Local (property tax)
83.4%
Federal
11.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (83%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
597
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% 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 Groton Area School District 06-6?
Groton Area School District 06-6 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 597 students.
What is the graduation rate for Groton Area School District 06-6?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Groton Area School District 06-6 spend per student?
Groton Area School District 06-6 spends $12,197 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Groton Area School District 06-6?
13% of students in Groton Area School District 06-6 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Groton Area School District 06-6?
No, Groton Area School District 06-6 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Groton Area School District 06-6 serve?
Groton Area School District 06-6 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Groton Area School District 06-6?
The median opportunity score across schools in Groton Area School District 06-6 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.