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Watertown School District 14-4

South Dakota · Public School District
9
Schools
3,791
Students
$12,432
Per-Pupil Spend
-13% nat'l
27.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Watertown School District 14-4 is a public school district in South Dakota serving 3,791 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,432 is below the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Elementary - 09KG–04361
Lincoln Elementary - 05KG–04338
McKinley Elementary - 06PK–04234
Mellette Elementary - 07KG–04212
Roosevelt Elementary - 08PK–04228
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Watertown Intermediate School - 1305–06548
Watertown Middle School - 0207–08600
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Watertown High School - 0109–121,220
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Garfield Education Center - 14PK–PK50
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,432-13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
49%
State
34.2%
Local (property tax)
49.1%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (34%) and local sources (49%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,791
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateSouth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Watertown School District 14-4 has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,791 students.
What is the graduation rate for Watertown School District 14-4?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Watertown School District 14-4 spend per student?
Watertown School District 14-4 spends $12,432 per pupil — 13% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Watertown School District 14-4?
28% of students in Watertown School District 14-4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Watertown School District 14-4?
No, Watertown School District 14-4 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Watertown School District 14-4 serve?
Watertown School District 14-4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Watertown School District 14-4?
The median opportunity score across schools in Watertown School District 14-4 is 53/100. 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.