How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mellette Elementary - 07 | Watertown Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Watertown, SD | Watertown, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 267 | 575 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.9% | 18.8% |
| 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 | Mellette Elementary - 07 | Watertown Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,416 | $12,416 |
| District | Watertown School District 14-4 | Watertown School District 14-4 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mellette Elementary - 07 | Watertown Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 82.3% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.4% | 3.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.1% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mellette Elementary - 07 | Watertown Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 333.7:1 | 575:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.1% | 27.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 74 |
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.