Aberdeen School District 06-1

Aberdeen, South Dakota — 10 schools

4,326
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$11,519
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aberdeen School District 06-1 operates 10 public schools serving 4,326 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,241 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Brown County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,519 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.7% local, 40.1% state, and 12.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,530 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #72 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 298:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Central High School - 01 accounts for 32.6% of all Aberdeen School District 06-1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Aberdeen School District 06-1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Aberdeen School District 06-1 school enrollment varies 173× across entities

Aberdeen School District 06-1 school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 1,384 students (highest), a spread of 1,376 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Aberdeen School District 06-1 student-counselor ratio is 298:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Aberdeen School District 06-1 is typically wider than the Aberdeen School District 06-1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Aberdeen School District 06-1 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Aberdeen School District 06-1 is typically wider than the Aberdeen School District 06-1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.2%
Federal
40.1%
State
47.7%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
72 / 121
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Brown County county, where this district is located.

$652
Studio/mo
$708
1 BR/mo
$929
2 BR/mo
$1,168
3 BR/mo
$1,477
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,530
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1.

White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 7.2%
Other 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
298:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Aberdeen School District 06-1

School Enrollment
Central High School - 01
1,384
Holgate Middle School - 02
497
Simmons Middle School - 03
464
Simmons Elementary - 10
386
C C Lee Elementary - 05
356
May Overby Elementary - 09
327
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11
304
Mike Miller Elementary - 07
282
Lincoln Elementary - 08
233
New Beginnings - 89
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aberdeen School District 06-1?

Aberdeen School District 06-1 has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 4,326 students.

How much does Aberdeen School District 06-1 spend per student?

Aberdeen School District 06-1 spends $11,519 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #72 in South Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in Aberdeen School District 06-1?

The average teacher salary in Aberdeen School District 06-1 is $66,530 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Aberdeen School District 06-1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Brown County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Aberdeen School District 06-1?

Aberdeen School District 06-1 students are 68.1% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, 2.3% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aberdeen School District 06-1?

Aberdeen School District 06-1 has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #72 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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