South Central School District 26-5
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Bonesteel, Pleasant Valley, Fairfax, Fairfax, Star Valley and Schriever.
Students
52
Schools
2
Spent per student
$15,581
SD $13,040
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
What stands out about South Central School District 26-5
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Spends 19% more per student than the SD average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 23.8% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for St. Charles.
PK–5South Central Elementary - 03This district
6–12Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04This district
Test scores vs. SD
2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 42.2% · small group: the state reports 0–49%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$15,581 per student · 19% above SD
Spending
Classroom instruction 46%Support & administration 50%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 41%State 13%Federal 47%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
42’20
43’21
45’22
58’23
52’24
Up 23.8% since 2020.
Students
White 62%American Indian/Alaska Native 37%Two or more races 2%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.