Enrollment
307
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baltic, SD
Baltic Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Baltic Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460468000035
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltic Elementary - 02 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Baltic · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltic Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD.
School address
District: Baltic School District 49-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460468000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baltic Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baltic Elementary - 02
Baltic Elementary - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baltic, South Dakota, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Baltic School District 49-1 spends $9,550 per pupil, 29% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic High School - 01 (151 students) and Baltic Middle School - 03 (110 students) alongside Baltic Elementary - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baltic Elementary - 02 compares
Baltic Elementary - 02 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 58% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,550
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Baltic Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltic School District 49-1, which includes Baltic Elementary - 02.
$9,550
Per student
-29%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 44.4%
Federal 13.0%
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.
How Baltic Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baltic Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltic Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baltic Elementary - 02
How many students attend Baltic Elementary - 02?
Baltic Elementary - 02 has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baltic, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltic Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltic Elementary - 02 is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltic Elementary - 02?
12.0% of students at Baltic Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltic Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Baltic Elementary - 02 is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Baltic, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltic Elementary - 02?
Baltic Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baltic Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Baltic?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baltic, 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 Baltic on the city page.
Is Baltic Elementary - 02 a good school?
Baltic Elementary - 02 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baltic School District 49-1?
Besides Baltic Elementary - 02, Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic High School - 01 (151 students) and Baltic Middle School - 03 (110 students). See the Baltic School District 49-1 district page for the complete list.
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