How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brookings, SD | Brookings, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 509 | 780 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.0% | 16.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,480 | $11,480 |
| District | Brookings School District 05-1 | Brookings School District 05-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 78.3% |
| African American | 3.3% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 | George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 509:1 | 390:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.8% | 27.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 68 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.