How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Custer School District 16-1 | Tri-Valley School District 49-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Custer, South Dakota | Colton, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 911 | 945 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Custer School District 16-1 | Tri-Valley School District 49-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,663 | $12,004 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 11.5% |
| State Revenue | 2.4% | 29.6% |
| Local Revenue | 77.4% | 58.9% |
Custer School District 16-1
Federal State Local
Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Custer School District 16-1 | Tri-Valley School District 49-6 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 86.3% |
| African American | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 12.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Custer School District 16-1 | Tri-Valley School District 49-6 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 196.8:1 | 535.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.7% | 6.5% |
School Types
Custer School District 16-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Tri-Valley School District 49-6
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.