- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, SD
Arlington Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460372000021
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Elementary - 02 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Arlington, SD.
School address
District: Arlington School District 38-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460372000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Arlington Elementary - 02 held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 460372000021 · Arlington, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 15.2:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High School - 01 (76 students)
Arlington Elementary - 02 held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Arlington Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arlington Elementary - 02
152 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High School - 01
76 students
- Arlington Jr. 47
Arlington Jr. High - 03
47 students
- Arlington Pres 17
Arlington Preschool - 04
17 students
What this shows Arlington Elementary - 02 reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Elementary - 02 compares
Arlington Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 60% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,195
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Arlington Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Arlington School District 38-1 reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Preschool - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary - 02
How many students attend Arlington Elementary - 02?
Arlington Elementary - 02 has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, SD. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary - 02 is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Elementary - 02?
11.6% of students at Arlington Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary - 02 is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Arlington, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary - 02?
Arlington Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Elementary - 02 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Arlington, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington School District 38-1?
Besides Arlington Elementary - 02, Arlington School District 38-1 also operates Arlington High School - 01 (76 students), Arlington Jr. High - 03 (47 students), and Arlington Preschool - 04 (17 students). See the Arlington School District 38-1 district page for the complete list.