How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Chester Area School District 39-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brandon, South Dakota | Chester, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 4,948 | 576 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Chester Area School District 39-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,135 | $10,587 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| State Revenue | 41.0% | 32.0% |
| Local Revenue | 45.9% | 55.3% |
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Federal State Local
Chester Area School District 39-1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Chester Area School District 39-1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 96.7% |
| African American | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.3% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Chester Area School District 39-1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | — |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 103:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 12.5% |
School Types
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Chester Area School District 39-1
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.