Enrollment
222
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460636000048
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Beresford · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beresford High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beresford High School - 01
Beresford High School - 01 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Beresford, South Dakota, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 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 9.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beresford School District 61-2 also operates Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students) and Beresford Middle School - 03 (153 students) alongside Beresford High School - 01.
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 Beresford High School - 01 compares
Beresford High School - 01 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,271
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beresford School District 61-2, which includes Beresford High School - 01.
$11,271
Per student
-16%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 33.0%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~222 students)
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Beresford on the city page.
Is Beresford High School - 01 a good school?
Beresford High School - 01 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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