How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garretson School District 49-4 | Miller 29-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garretson, South Dakota | Miller, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 460 | 457 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 18.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garretson School District 49-4 | Miller 29-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,726 | $15,359 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 37.5% | 9.5% |
| Local Revenue | 53.4% | 72.4% |
Garretson School District 49-4
Federal State Local
Miller 29-4
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garretson School District 49-4 | Miller 29-4 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.4% | 94.6% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 0.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garretson School District 49-4 | Miller 29-4 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 238.3:1 | 144:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.6% | 7.0% |
School Types
Garretson School District 49-4
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Miller 29-4
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.