How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Tea Area School District 41-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spearfish, South Dakota | Tea, South Dakota |
| Total Enrollment | 2,423 | 2,361 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 26.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Tea Area School District 41-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,680 | $9,842 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| Local Revenue | 56.5% | 39.3% |
Spearfish School District 40-2
Federal State Local
Tea Area School District 41-5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Tea Area School District 41-5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12.3% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.3% | 15.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Spearfish School District 40-2 | Tea Area School District 41-5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 337.4:1 | 351:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.8% | 9.7% |
School Types
Spearfish School District 40-2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Tea Area School District 41-5
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.