How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brandon Elementary - 03 | Garretson Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brandon, SD | Garretson, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 728 | 246 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.1% | 17.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brandon Elementary - 03 | Garretson Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,306 | $11,726 |
| District | Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Garretson School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brandon Elementary - 03 | Garretson Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 89.8% |
| African American | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brandon Elementary - 03 | Garretson Elementary - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 207:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.