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St. Francis Indian School

South Dakota · Public School District
1
Schools
616
Students
—
Per-Pupil Spend
99.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
57.0%
Graduation Rate
-29.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

St. Francis Indian School is a public school district in South Dakota serving 616 students across 1 school. Its graduation rate of 57.0% 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 28/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
St. Francis Indian SchoolKG–12616
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure—
National avg $14,347
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
616
Students
100%
Free Lunch
—
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate57.0%
Opportunity Score28/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 57.0%, graduation is 29.5 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 28/100, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Francis Indian School?
St. Francis Indian School has 1 public school, serving a total of 616 students.
What is the graduation rate for St. Francis Indian School?
The graduation rate is 57.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St. Francis Indian School?
100% of students in St. Francis Indian School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St. Francis Indian School?
No, St. Francis Indian School does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St. Francis Indian School serve?
St. Francis Indian School serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St. Francis Indian School?
The median opportunity score across schools in St. Francis Indian School is 28/100. 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.