Winner School District 59-2

Winner, South Dakota — 3 schools

814
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,308
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Winner School District 59-2 operates 3 public schools serving 814 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 827 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tripp County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,308 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 45.6% local, 24.8% state, and 29.6% 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 $70,358 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #63 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 275.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.6% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Winner Elementary - 04 accounts for 56.2% of all Winner School District 59-2 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Winner School District 59-2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Winner School District 59-2 school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Winner School District 59-2 school enrollment ranges from 159 students (lowest) to 465 students (highest), a spread of 306 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Winner School District 59-2 student-counselor ratio is 276:1 — 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 Winner School District 59-2 is typically wider than the Winner School District 59-2-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Winner School District 59-2 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.9% — 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 Winner School District 59-2 is typically wider than the Winner School District 59-2-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

29.6%
Federal
24.8%
State
45.6%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
63 / 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 Tripp County county, where this district is located.

$641
Studio/mo
$708
1 BR/mo
$929
2 BR/mo
$1,251
3 BR/mo
$1,438
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,358
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 3 schools in Winner School District 59-2.

White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Other 35.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

275.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Winner School District 59-2

School Enrollment
Winner Elementary - 04
465
Winner High School - 01
203
Winner Middle School - 02
159

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Winner School District 59-2?

Winner School District 59-2 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 814 students.

How much does Winner School District 59-2 spend per student?

Winner School District 59-2 spends $13,308 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #63 in South Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in Winner School District 59-2?

The average teacher salary in Winner School District 59-2 is $70,358 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Winner School District 59-2?

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

What is the demographic composition of Winner School District 59-2?

Winner School District 59-2 students are 61.6% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Winner School District 59-2?

Winner School District 59-2 has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #63 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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