How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | West Central School District 49-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Sioux City, South Dakota | Hartford, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 1,387 | 1,412 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 20.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | West Central School District 49-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,120 | $10,992 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.2% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 23.8% | 39.1% |
| Local Revenue | 66.0% | 48.4% |
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
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West Central School District 49-7
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | West Central School District 49-7 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 70.0% |
| African American | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.3% | 20.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.3% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | West Central School District 49-7 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274:1 | 356.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.1% | 5.6% |
School Types
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
West Central School District 49-7
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.