Approximately 29% of public school students in South Dakota are eligible for free lunch (2023-24).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in South Dakota is American Horse School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in South Dakota (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
100 W Main St
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Allen, SD 57714
(605) 455-1209
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Andes Central High School - 01
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Batesland School - 01
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Bennett County High School - 01
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
202 E School St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Bennett County Middle School - 06
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
402 1st Ave
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6330
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
19910 222nd St
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Wall, SD 57790
(605) 279-2156
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Black Hills At Canyon Hills High School - 07
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2519 Windmill Dr
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
16950 400 Ave
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
41181 179th St
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
245 Crazy Horse School Drive
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Wanblee, SD 57577
(605) 462-6792
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
101 Chieftain Road
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
101 Crow Creek Loop
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Stephan, SD 57346
(605) 852-2455
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Cte - 37
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4700 W Career Cir
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5504
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5504
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Dupree Elementary - 02
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Dupree High School - 01
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Dupree Jr. High - 04
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
127 B St
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Dupree, SD 57623
(605) 365-5140
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Elementary Immersion Center - 43
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1132 N Crescent Street
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
28781 402nd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Horace Mann Elementary - 07
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
902 Anamosa St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1847
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Rank: #1 - 871. - 87.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1 Main Street
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
Kyle, SD 57752
(605) 455-6150
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The South Dakota average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 29%% for 2023-24.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public schools in South Dakota include American Horse School, Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central High School - 01.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in South Dakota?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in South Dakota is Andes Central High School - 01, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is American Horse School, with a value of 100%.
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