How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brandon, South Dakota | Mellette, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 4,948 | 336 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 20.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,135 | $13,438 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.1% | 13.3% |
| State Revenue | 41.0% | 16.5% |
| Local Revenue | 45.9% | 70.2% |
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Federal State Local
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 91.0% |
| African American | 4.8% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 7.3% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 286:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 18.0% |
School Types
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.