- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Martin, SD
Bennett County High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Bennett County High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460624000042
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett County High School - 01 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Martin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.9:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett County High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett County High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Martin, SD.
School address
District: Bennett County School District 03-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460624000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bennett County High School - 01 held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 460624000042 · Martin, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 8.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Elementary - 03 (217 students)
Bennett County High School - 01 held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.6 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bennett County High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Element
Martin Elementary - 03
217 students
- This school
Bennett County High School - 01
125 students
- Bennett County
Bennett County Middle School - 06
100 students
What this shows Bennett County High School - 01 reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett County High School - 01 compares
Bennett County High School - 01 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 14% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.0%
White 19.2%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Bennett County High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Bennett County School District 03-1 reports $15,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett County High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett County Middle School - 06 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett County High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett County High School - 01
How many students attend Bennett County High School - 01?
Bennett County High School - 01 has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Martin, SD. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett County High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett County High School - 01 is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Bennett County High School - 01?
100.0% of students at Bennett County High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett County High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Bennett County High School - 01 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment, in Martin, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett County High School - 01?
Bennett County High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennett County High School - 01 rank among public schools in Martin?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett County High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Martin, 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 Bennett County School District 03-1?
Besides Bennett County High School - 01, Bennett County School District 03-1 also operates Martin Elementary - 03 (217 students) and Bennett County Middle School - 06 (100 students). See the Bennett County School District 03-1 district page for the complete list.