How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Custer School District 16-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aberdeen, South Dakota | Custer, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 4,326 | 911 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Custer School District 16-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,519 | $20,373 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 40.1% | 2.4% |
| Local Revenue | 47.7% | 77.4% |
Aberdeen School District 06-1
Federal State Local
Custer School District 16-1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Custer School District 16-1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 86.8% |
| African American | 2.3% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.2% | 17.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aberdeen School District 06-1 | Custer School District 16-1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 298:1 | 172.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.1% | 15.9% |
School Types
Aberdeen School District 06-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Custer School District 16-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.