- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Federal NCES profile for Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 93/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466627001433
👥 S:T ratio 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 earns 93/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 93
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 has class sizes smaller than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 ranks #1 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-81.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 466627001433 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
9 enr · 1.8:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 93
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-81.0%). Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 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 9
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
9 students
What this shows Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 reports 9 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 compares
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 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 | 1.8:1 | ▼ 87% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 17% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
1.8:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 99% 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
White 77.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 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 Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82'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 (~9 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
How many students attend Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 has 9 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
The student-teacher ratio at Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 is 1.8:1, which is 87% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 89% 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 Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
23.8% of students at Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
The largest demographic group at Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82?
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 has a Resource Investment Index of 93/100 (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 Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 ranks #1 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 Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82, 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.