How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gettysburg School District 53-1 | Sanborn Central School District 55-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gettysburg, South Dakota | Forestburg, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 211 | 210 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gettysburg School District 53-1 | Sanborn Central School District 55-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,194 | $14,443 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 28.7% | 24.7% |
| Local Revenue | 59.2% | 56.4% |
Gettysburg School District 53-1
Federal State Local
Sanborn Central School District 55-5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gettysburg School District 53-1 | Sanborn Central School District 55-5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 95.3% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.9% | 13.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gettysburg School District 53-1 | Sanborn Central School District 55-5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 200:1 | 180.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.9% | 12.6% |
School Types
Gettysburg School District 53-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sanborn Central School District 55-5
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.