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Northwestern Elementary - 04
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
221 3rd St, Mellette, SD 57461 · (605) 887-3467 · Part of Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Students
135
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Northwestern Elementary - 04
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency54.5%
State average 42.2%
Reading / language arts54.5%
State average 52.3%
Location
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221 3rd St, Mellette
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K13
Kindergarten24
Grade 123
Grade 228
Grade 312
Grade 422
Grade 513
Enrollment over time
124’20
115’21
119’22
124’23
135’24
Up 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 90%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 4%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.