How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belle Fourche, South Dakota | North Sioux City, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,329 | 1,387 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,737 | $11,120 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.0% | 10.2% |
| State Revenue | 41.5% | 23.8% |
| Local Revenue | 38.6% | 66.0% |
Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Federal State Local
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 74.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.1% | 11.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Belle Fourche School District 09-1 | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 353:1 | 274:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 10.1% |
School Types
Belle Fourche School District 09-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.