Mobridge-Pollock 62-6

Mobridge, South Dakota — 4 schools

571
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,193
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 operates 4 public schools serving 571 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 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 596 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Walworth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,193 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 45.2% local, 36.8% state, and 18.0% 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 $70,169 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #39 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 304:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.1% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Mobridge High School - 01 accounts for 32.6% of all Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mobridge-Pollock 62-6-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

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — 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 Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 is typically wider than the Mobridge-Pollock 62-6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 chronic absenteeism rate is 15.8% — 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 Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 is typically wider than the Mobridge-Pollock 62-6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.0%
Federal
36.8%
State
45.2%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
39 / 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 Walworth County county, where this district is located.

$676
Studio/mo
$747
1 BR/mo
$980
2 BR/mo
$1,175
3 BR/mo
$1,470
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,169
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 4 schools in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6.

White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.3%
Other 34.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

304:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6

School Enrollment
Mobridge High School - 01
194
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
149
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
143
Mobridge Middle School - 02
110

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 571 students.

How much does Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 spend per student?

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 spends $13,193 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #39 in South Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?

The average teacher salary in Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 is $70,169 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 students are 57.1% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?

Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #39 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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