Harrisburg School District 41-2 serves 6,355 students across 11 schools in rural Lincoln County, South Dakota. The district demonstrates academic performance substantially above state averages, with math proficiency at 86.6% compared to the state average of 46.7%, and reading proficiency at 82.4% versus 46.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 91.2% exceeds South Dakota's average of 87.5%, while the dropout rate of 1.2% remains low. Chronic absenteeism at 2.1% is minimal.
The district serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with 78.2% White students, 5.7% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, and 2.1% Asian. English learners comprise 4.5% of enrollment, while 17.3% of students receive special education services and 9.0% qualify as economically disadvantaged.
Notable for its resource allocation, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $10,677, substantially lower than South Dakota's state average of $13,873. Despite this below-average funding level, the district maintains academic outcomes well above state benchmarks. The combination of strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and lower-than-average spending suggests operational efficiency in resource management, though the district operates with considerably less per-student investment than typical for the state.
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Total Students
6,355
Schools
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,677
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
86.6%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
School Performance Index
65.8
out of 100 points
South Dakota uses the School Performance Index (SPI) to measure school quality on a 0-100 point scale. The SPI considers multiple factors including student proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on South Dakota state assessments
Percentage of students meeting expected academic growth
ELA Progress
83.7%
Students meeting growth standard
Math Progress
86.6%
Students meeting growth standard
ELA Proficiency
82.4%
35.6% above state avg
Math Proficiency
86.6%
39.9% above state avg
Graduation Rate
91.2%
3.7% above state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
2.1%
12.8% better than state avg
Composite
21.6
English
20.6
Math
20.6
Reading
22.4
Science
22.2
Attendance Rate
95.4%
FAY (Full Academic Year) students
Dropout Rate
1.2%
Grades 7-12
South Dakota evaluates schools using the School Performance Index (SPI), a comprehensive 0-100 point measure. The SPI incorporates student achievement, academic growth, graduation rates, attendance, and English learner progress. Schools and districts work toward continuous improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) framework.