How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Douglas School District 51-1 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Box Elder, South Dakota | Mitchell, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,750 | 2,722 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Douglas School District 51-1 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,597 | $10,795 |
| Federal Revenue | 31.8% | 14.8% |
| State Revenue | 47.1% | 39.1% |
| Local Revenue | 21.1% | 46.0% |
Douglas School District 51-1
Federal State Local
Mitchell School District 17-2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Douglas School District 51-1 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 74.6% |
| African American | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8.1% | 12.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.1% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.6% | 32.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Douglas School District 51-1 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 405.8:1 | 507.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.5% | 16.6% |
School Types
Douglas School District 51-1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Mitchell School District 17-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.