How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 | Garretson School District 49-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Britton, South Dakota | Garretson, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 476 | 460 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 13.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 | Garretson School District 49-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,160 | $11,726 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.3% | 9.1% |
| State Revenue | 14.6% | 37.5% |
| Local Revenue | 69.1% | 53.4% |
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Federal State Local
Garretson School District 49-4
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 | Garretson School District 49-4 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 88.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 15.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 | Garretson School District 49-4 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398.7:1 | 238.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.1% | 6.6% |
School Types
Britton-Hecla School District 45-4
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Garretson School District 49-4
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.