How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mitchell, South Dakota | Spearfish, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,722 | 2,423 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,795 | $9,680 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 39.1% | 31.6% |
| Local Revenue | 46.0% | 56.5% |
Mitchell School District 17-2
Federal State Local
Spearfish School District 40-2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.6% | 76.2% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.8% | 14.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mitchell School District 17-2 | Spearfish School District 40-2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 507.4:1 | 337.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 13.8% |
School Types
Mitchell School District 17-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Spearfish School District 40-2
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.