- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vermillion, SD
Austin Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Austin Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467437000300
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Elementary - 03 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vermillion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, SD.
School address
District: Vermillion School District 13-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467437000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Austin Elementary - 03 held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 467437000300 · Vermillion, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.9:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students)
Austin Elementary - 03 held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Austin Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vermillion Hig
Vermillion High School - 01
413 students
- Jolley Element
Jolley Elementary - 04
407 students
- Vermillion Mid
Vermillion Middle School - 02
343 students
- This school
Austin Elementary - 03
278 students
What this shows Austin Elementary - 03 reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Elementary - 03 compares
Austin Elementary - 03 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 4% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Vermillion School District 13-1 reports $11,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jolley Elementary - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Elementary - 03
How many students attend Austin Elementary - 03?
Austin Elementary - 03 has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vermillion, SD. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary - 03 is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Elementary - 03?
27.7% of students at Austin Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Elementary - 03?
Austin Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Austin Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Vermillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vermillion School District 13-1?
Besides Austin Elementary - 03, Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students), Jolley Elementary - 04 (407 students), and Vermillion Middle School - 02 (343 students). See the Vermillion School District 13-1 district page for the complete list.