Northwestern Elementary - 04

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Mellette, SD Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
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Northwestern Elementary - 04
Mellette, SD 57461
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
135
Students
9.6
Teachers
14:1
Student:Teacher
(605)887-3467
Phone
http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us
Website

Northwestern Elementary - 04 is a public school administered by the Northwestern Area School District 56-7 district in Mellette, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 135 students enrolled; a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
135.0
State avg: 209.0
▼ 35% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.05:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
19.3%
State avg: 36.3%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
Northwestern Elementary - 04
NCESSCH ID
465175000820
State School ID
SD-56007-04
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
221 3rd St
City
Mellette
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57461
County
Spink County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46022
State Leg. Lower
46022
Latitude
45.15615
Longitude
-98.50009
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
135
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.6
Teachers FTE
📐
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 26 19.3%
Not Applicable 15 11.1%
District Info
District Name
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
LEAID
4651750
State LEA ID
SD-56007
Phone
(605)887-3467
Website
http://www.northwestern.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mellette
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,553K
Federal Revenue
$400K
State Revenue
$1,027K
Local Revenue
$3,126K
Total Expenditure
$10,621K
Instruction Exp.
$2,234K
Support Services
$1,728K
Other Current Exp.
$229K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Northwestern Elementary - 04

1
Northwestern High School - 01
Mellette · High
0 mi
2
Northwestern Middle School - 02
Mellette · Middle
0 mi
3
iSucceed - 92
Mellette · High
0 mi
4
iSucceed Middle School - 93
Mellette · Middle
0 mi
5
Warner Elementary - 02
Warner · Elementary
11.6 mi
6
Warner High School - 01
Warner · High
11.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Northwestern Elementary - 04, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Northwestern Elementary - 04?
135 students are enrolled at Northwestern Elementary - 04, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Northwestern Elementary - 04 have?
Northwestern Elementary - 04 has 9.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
What grades does Northwestern Elementary - 04 serve?
Northwestern Elementary - 04 serves grades PK through 05.
Is Northwestern Elementary - 04 a charter school?
Northwestern Elementary - 04 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Northwestern Elementary - 04 located in?
Northwestern Elementary - 04 is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Northwestern Elementary - 04 belong to?
Northwestern Elementary - 04 is part of the Northwestern Area School District 56-7 school district.
How much does Northwestern Area School District 56-7 spend per student?
The Northwestern Area School District 56-7 district spends approximately $78,674,074 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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