- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandon, SD
Brandon Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460795000414
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Elementary - 03 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Elementary - 03 has class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Brandon, SD.
School address
District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460795000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Brandon Elementary - 03 held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 460795000414 · Brandon, SD Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 15.5:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students)
Brandon Elementary - 03 held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Brandon Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley High School - 01
1,381 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
829 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
759 students
- This school
Brandon Elementary - 03
728 students
- Robert Bennis 542
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
542 students
- Fred Assam Ele 531
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
531 students
What this shows Brandon Elementary - 03 reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Elementary - 03 compares
Brandon Elementary - 03 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 58% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 73% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,306
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Brandon Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Brandon Valley School District 49-2 reports $10,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valley High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Elementary - 03
How many students attend Brandon Elementary - 03?
Brandon Elementary - 03 has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brandon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Elementary - 03 is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Elementary - 03?
12.0% of students at Brandon Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Elementary - 03 is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Brandon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Elementary - 03?
Brandon Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Brandon Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Elementary - 03 ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Brandon, 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 Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Besides Brandon Elementary - 03, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 also operates Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students), Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (829 students), and Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (759 students). See the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 district page for the complete list.