Huron School District 02-2

Huron, South Dakota — 9 schools

2,906
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$13,519
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Huron School District 02-2 operates 9 public schools serving 2,906 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,025 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Beadle County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,519 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 35.9% local, 42.5% state, and 21.6% 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 $68,132 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #35 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 400.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.4% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Huron High School - 01 accounts for 28.2% of all Huron School District 02-2 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Huron School District 02-2-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

Huron School District 02-2 school enrollment varies 142× across entities

Huron School District 02-2 school enrollment ranges from 6 students (lowest) to 852 students (highest), a spread of 846 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

Huron School District 02-2 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Huron School District 02-2 student-counselor ratio is 400:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Huron School District 02-2 chronic absenteeism rate is 26.7% — 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 Huron School District 02-2 is typically wider than the Huron School District 02-2-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

21.6%
Federal
42.5%
State
35.9%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
35 / 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 Beadle County county, where this district is located.

$658
Studio/mo
$728
1 BR/mo
$955
2 BR/mo
$1,245
3 BR/mo
$1,472
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,132
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 9 schools in Huron School District 02-2.

White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 11.5%
Multiracial 3.4%
Other 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

400.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Huron School District 02-2

School Enrollment
Huron High School - 01
852
Huron Middle School - 02
716
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
474
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
467
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
453
Our Home Asap - 12
23
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
18
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
16
Our Home Rediscovery - 77
6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Huron School District 02-2?

Huron School District 02-2 has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,906 students.

How much does Huron School District 02-2 spend per student?

Huron School District 02-2 spends $13,519 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #35 in South Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in Huron School District 02-2?

The average teacher salary in Huron School District 02-2 is $68,132 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Huron School District 02-2?

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

What is the demographic composition of Huron School District 02-2?

Huron School District 02-2 students are 56.4% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Huron School District 02-2?

Huron School District 02-2 has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #35 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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