How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brookings School District 05-1 | Watertown School District 14-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brookings, South Dakota | Watertown, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 3,431 | 3,803 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brookings School District 05-1 | Watertown School District 14-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,811 | $10,402 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 16.7% |
| State Revenue | 36.4% | 34.2% |
| Local Revenue | 51.4% | 49.1% |
Brookings School District 05-1
Federal State Local
Watertown School District 14-4
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brookings School District 05-1 | Watertown School District 14-4 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 81.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.8% | 25.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brookings School District 05-1 | Watertown School District 14-4 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.2:1 | 510.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 14.8% |
School Types
Brookings School District 05-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Watertown School District 14-4
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.