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Ellensburg, WA vs Spearfish, SD

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- Spearfish spends 38.5% less per student than Ellensburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.0% lower in Spearfish than in Ellensburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spearfish had 1.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ellensburg
 Ellensburg, WASpearfish, SDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,221$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,613  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10324573
 Students per Counselor411  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Ellensburg    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Q: where r the best places in the Ellensburg area that r protected from wind? Otherwise, is s good  More

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Over 18 years ago

This is a great town to live and raise a family. The central location is wonderful, close enough to take a day trip to Seattle. There's skiing close by, rivers to go  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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