How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mellette, South Dakota | Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 336 | 12,747 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,438 | $11,988 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| State Revenue | 16.5% | 26.7% |
| Local Revenue | 70.2% | 54.3% |
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Federal State Local
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 54.8% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.2% | 20.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 12.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.0% | 42.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northwestern Area School District 56-7 | Rapid City Area School District 51-4 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 286:1 | 499.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.0% | 31.0% |
School Types
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
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.