How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Castlewood School District 28-1 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Castlewood, South Dakota | Mellette, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 334 | 336 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 20.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Castlewood School District 28-1 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,964 | $12,473 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.7% | 13.3% |
| State Revenue | 35.8% | 16.5% |
| Local Revenue | 40.4% | 70.2% |
Castlewood School District 28-1
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 | Castlewood School District 28-1 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 91.0% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.6% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Castlewood School District 28-1 | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 102:1 | 293.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.8% | 12.7% |
School Types
Castlewood School District 28-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
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.