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Parkston School District 33-3

South Dakota · Public School District
7
Schools
582
Students
$11,771
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
32.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Parkston School District 33-3 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 582 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,771 is below the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 64/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08PK–0822
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03PK–0832
Parkston Elementary - 02PK–05280
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Parkston Middle School - 0506–08102
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Our Home05–1224
Parkston High School - 0109–12122
Parkston Virtual School - 9209–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,771-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
48%
State
35.1%
Local (property tax)
47.8%
Federal
17.1%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (48%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
582
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score64/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,771, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 582 students.
What is the graduation rate for Parkston School District 33-3?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Parkston School District 33-3 spend per student?
Parkston School District 33-3 spends $11,771 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Parkston School District 33-3?
32% of students in Parkston School District 33-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Parkston School District 33-3?
No, Parkston School District 33-3 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Parkston School District 33-3 serve?
Parkston School District 33-3 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Parkston School District 33-3?
The median opportunity score across schools in Parkston School District 33-3 is 64/100. 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.