Enrollment
2
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 466627001434
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 — Sioux Falls, SD
Federal NCES profile for Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 91/100.
👥 Class size 91
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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% 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 86% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
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 91/100 (A+), 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 Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 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 | 2.3:1 | ▼ 83% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 1% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
— 83% below state mean
Top 1% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 99% 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 2 Top 1% in South Dakota — larger than 99% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 2.3:1 -83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 466627001434
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81.
$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
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John Harris Elementary - 23
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Frequently asked questions about Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
How many students attend Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81?
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 has 2 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81?
The student-teacher ratio at Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 is 2.3:1, which is 83% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 86% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81?
The largest demographic group at Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81?
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 has a Resource Investment Index of 91/100 (A+) 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.