- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brandon, SD
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
Federal NCES profile for Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460795001355
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 has class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Brandon, SD.
School address
District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460795001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 grew from 728 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 460795001355 · Brandon, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 18.8:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students)
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 grew from 728 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley High School - 01
1,381 students
- This school
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
829 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
759 students
- Brandon Elemen
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 Valley Intermediate - 07 reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 compares
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 72% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
47
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 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 Valley Intermediate - 07 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 Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Brandon
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
How many students attend Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 has 829 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brandon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
8.0% of students at Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
The largest demographic group at Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Brandon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07?
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Valley Intermediate - 07 rank among elementary schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Besides Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 also operates Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students), Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (759 students), and Brandon Elementary - 03 (728 students). See the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 district page for the complete list.