Newell School District 09-2 operates 3 public schools serving 289 students, placing it among the smaller districts in South Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 230 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Butte County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,825 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 50.2% local, 26.0% state, and 23.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $73,876 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 67/100, ranked #24 of 121 in South Dakota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 23.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.2% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.
Newell Elementary - 02 accounts for 53.9% of all Newell School District 09-2 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Newell School District 09-2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Newell School District 09-2 school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities
Newell School District 09-2 school enrollment ranges from 48 students (lowest) to 124 students (highest), a spread of 76 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Newell School District 09-2 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Newell School District 09-2 is typically wider than the Newell School District 09-2-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Newell School District 09-2?
Newell School District 09-2 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 289 students.
How much does Newell School District 09-2 spend per student?
Newell School District 09-2 spends $15,825 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #24 in South Dakota.
What is the average teacher salary in Newell School District 09-2?
The average teacher salary in Newell School District 09-2 is $73,876 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Newell School District 09-2?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Butte County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Newell School District 09-2?
Newell School District 09-2 students are 89.2% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Newell School District 09-2?
Newell School District 09-2 has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #24 out of 121 districts in South Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.