Enrollment
105
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burke, SD
Burke Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Burke Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460951200100
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke Elementary - 02 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burke · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burke, SD.
School address
District: Burke School District 26-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460951200100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burke Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burke Elementary - 02
Burke Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burke, South Dakota, enrolling 105 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.4% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 105 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 105 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Burke School District 26-2 also operates Burke High School - 01 (94 students) and Burke Middle School - 04 (62 students) alongside Burke Elementary - 02.
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 Burke Elementary - 02 compares
Burke Elementary - 02 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 29% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,787
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 96.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Burke Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke School District 26-2, which includes Burke Elementary - 02.
$14,787
Per student
+10%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 10.9%
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 Burke Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burke Elementary - 02
How many students attend Burke Elementary - 02?
Burke Elementary - 02 has 105 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burke, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Elementary - 02 is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Burke Elementary - 02?
20.4% of students at Burke Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Burke Elementary - 02 is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Burke, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke Elementary - 02?
Burke Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burke Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Burke?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burke, 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 Burke on the city page.
Is Burke Elementary - 02 a good school?
Burke Elementary - 02 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Burke School District 26-2?
Besides Burke Elementary - 02, Burke School District 26-2 also operates Burke High School - 01 (94 students) and Burke Middle School - 04 (62 students). See the Burke School District 26-2 district page for the complete list.
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