- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Federal NCES profile for Arise Shelter Care - 71, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627001368
👥 S:T ratio 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arise Shelter Care - 71 earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Dakota.
- #2 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arise Shelter Care - 71 has class sizes smaller than 98% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arise Shelter Care - 71 ranks #2 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Arise Shelter Care - 71 shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-55.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.2 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 466627001368 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
4 enr · 4:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Arise Shelter Care - 71 shrank from 9 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-55.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.2 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Arise Shelter Care - 71 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 4
Arise Shelter Care - 71
4 students
What this shows Arise Shelter Care - 71 reports 4 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arise Shelter Care - 71 compares
Arise Shelter Care - 71 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 71% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 93% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Arise Shelter Care - 71 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arise Shelter Care - 71 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arise Shelter Care - 71's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Standard public school
873 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Standard public school
846 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hayward Elementary - 38
Standard public school
728 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Standard public school
690 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Standard public school
681 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
John Harris Elementary - 23
Standard public school
666 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~4 students)
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 an alternative school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 9 (2022-23) → 4 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arise Shelter Care - 71?
The student-teacher ratio at Arise Shelter Care - 71 is 4:1, which is 71% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arise Shelter Care - 71?
Arise Shelter Care - 71 has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Arise Shelter Care - 71 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Arise Shelter Care - 71 ranks #2 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Arise Shelter Care - 71, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.