How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harrisburg School District 41-2 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, South Dakota | Mitchell, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 5,912 | 2,722 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harrisburg School District 41-2 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,032 | $10,842 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 14.8% |
| State Revenue | 31.7% | 39.1% |
| Local Revenue | 58.8% | 46.0% |
Harrisburg School District 41-2
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 | Harrisburg School District 41-2 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 74.6% |
| African American | 4.6% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 12.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.3% | 24.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harrisburg School District 41-2 | Mitchell School District 17-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | — |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 432.3:1 | 482.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 18.3% |
School Types
Harrisburg School District 41-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mitchell School District 17-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.