How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Piedmont, SD | Sturgis, SD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 514 | 490 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| 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 | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,790 | $10,790 |
| District | Meade School District 46-1 | Meade School District 46-1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 85.3% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 342.7:1 | 326.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.2% | 22.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 84 |
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.