How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Beresford School District 61-2 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beresford, South Dakota | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 708 | 25,123 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 42 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Beresford School District 61-2 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,393 | $12,493 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| Local Revenue | 51.5% | 48.1% |
Beresford School District 61-2
Federal State Local
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Beresford School District 61-2 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 54.5% |
| African American | 0.9% | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.4% | 37.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Beresford School District 61-2 | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 66 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 401.7:1 | 373.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 24.0% |
School Types
Beresford School District 61-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
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.