Enrollment
4
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 466627001368
Arise Shelter Care - 71 — Sioux Falls, SD
Federal NCES profile for Arise Shelter Care - 71, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 64/100.
👥 Class size 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arise Shelter Care - 71 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arise Shelter Care - 71 reports 4 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 93% above the South Dakota average and 7% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spends $12,493 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.1% from local sources (property taxes), 33.1% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arise Shelter Care - 71 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 93% | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 93% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 16% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 4 Top 2% in South Dakota — larger than 98% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.6% +93% vs state
NCES ID 466627001368
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Arise Shelter Care - 71.
$12,493
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 33.1%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Standard public school
873 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Standard public school
846 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hayward Elementary - 38
Standard public school
728 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Standard public school
690 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Standard public school
681 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
John Harris Elementary - 23
Standard public school
666 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arise Shelter Care - 71
How many students attend Arise Shelter Care - 71?
Arise Shelter Care - 71 has 4 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arise Shelter Care - 71?
The student-teacher ratio at Arise Shelter Care - 71 is 9:1, which is 33% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arise Shelter Care - 71?
55.6% of students at Arise Shelter Care - 71 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arise Shelter Care - 71?
The largest demographic group at Arise Shelter Care - 71 is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arise Shelter Care - 71?
Arise Shelter Care - 71 has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.