- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beresford, SD
Beresford High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Beresford High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460636000048
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beresford High School - 01 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Beresford · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beresford High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beresford, SD.
School address
District: Beresford School District 61-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460636000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Beresford High School - 01 held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 460636000048 · Beresford, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 15.9:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students)
Beresford High School - 01 held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Beresford High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beresford Elem
Beresford Elementary - 02
273 students
- This school
Beresford High School - 01
222 students
- Beresford Midd
Beresford Middle School - 03
153 students
What this shows Beresford High School - 01 reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beresford High School - 01 compares
Beresford 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 66% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,801
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Beresford High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Beresford School District 61-2 reports $11,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beresford High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beresford Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beresford High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beresford High School - 01
How many students attend Beresford High School - 01?
Beresford High School - 01 has 222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beresford, SD. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beresford High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Beresford High School - 01 is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beresford High School - 01?
9.7% of students at Beresford 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 Beresford High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Beresford High School - 01 is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Beresford, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beresford High School - 01?
Beresford High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Beresford High School - 01 rank among public schools in Beresford?
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beresford, 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 Beresford School District 61-2?
Besides Beresford High School - 01, Beresford School District 61-2 also operates Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students) and Beresford Middle School - 03 (153 students). See the Beresford School District 61-2 district page for the complete list.