- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Baltic Elementary - 02 held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 460468000035 · Baltic, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 16.2:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Baltic High School - 01 (151 students)
Baltic Elementary - 02 held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Baltic Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baltic Elementary - 02
307 students
- Baltic High Sc
Baltic High School - 01
151 students
- Baltic Middle 110
Baltic Middle School - 03
110 students
What this shows Baltic Elementary - 02 reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltic Elementary - 02 compares
Baltic 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,313
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 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.
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
District finance for Baltic School District 49-1 reports $9,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.