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Spearfish School District 40-2

South Dakota · Public School District
7
Schools
2,438
Students
$11,642
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
12.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spearfish School District 40-2 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 2,438 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,642 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.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creekside Elementary - 0703–05498
Mountain View Elementary - 08KG–KG168
West Elementary - 0301–02352
Middle Schools2 schools
High Schools2 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,642-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
56%
State
31.6%
Local (property tax)
56.5%
Federal
11.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,438
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 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%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,642, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spearfish School District 40-2?
Spearfish School District 40-2 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,438 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spearfish School District 40-2?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spearfish School District 40-2 spend per student?
Spearfish School District 40-2 spends $11,642 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spearfish School District 40-2?
13% of students in Spearfish School District 40-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spearfish School District 40-2?
No, Spearfish School District 40-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spearfish School District 40-2 serve?
Spearfish School District 40-2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.