Total enrollment
230
-44 (-16%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Newell School District 09-2
South Dakota · 230 students · 1 city
Newell School District 09-2 runs 3 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES data, with combined enrollment near 230 and an average school size of 77.
4-year change in Newell School District 09-2
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Inside Newell School District 09-2
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 312 to 230 students (down 26%) and from 30 to 21 full-time teachers (down 30%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Elementary - 02 | Newell | Elementary | PK-05 | 124 |
| Newell High School - 01 | Newell | High | 09-12 | 58 |
| Newell Middle School - 04 | Newell | Middle | 06-08 | 48 |
About Newell School District 09-2
Newell School District 09-2 is a sparse public-school district in South Dakota. The district maintains 3 schools and enrolls approximately 230 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Newell School District 09-2 is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 77 in this district, lower than the South Dakota typical of 208.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 16%: 274 students in SY 2020-21 versus 230 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newell School District 09-2 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.