How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | South Central 26-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Stone City, South Dakota | Bonesteel, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 85 | 81 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.9:1 | 7.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | South Central 26-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,847 | $17,420 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.6% | 55.7% |
| State Revenue | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Local Revenue | 72.9% | 37.2% |
Big Stone City School District 25-1
Federal State Local
South Central 26-5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | South Central 26-5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 61.5% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.7% | 36.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 61.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Stone City School District 25-1 | South Central 26-5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 190:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.8% | 11.1% |
School Types
Big Stone City School District 25-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
South Central 26-5
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.