- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castlewood, SD
Castlewood Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Castlewood Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 461128000113
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castlewood Elementary - 02 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Castlewood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Castlewood Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Castlewood, SD.
School address
District: Castlewood School District 28-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461128000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Castlewood Elementary - 02 shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 461128000113 · Castlewood, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 14:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Castlewood High School - 01 (112 students)
Castlewood Elementary - 02 shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Castlewood Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Castlewood Elementary - 02
140 students
- Castlewood Hig
Castlewood High School - 01
112 students
- Castlewood Mid
Castlewood Middle School - 03
76 students
- Claremont Colo 17
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
17 students
What this shows Castlewood Elementary - 02 reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castlewood Elementary - 02 compares
Castlewood Elementary - 02 is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 73% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$10,964
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Castlewood Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Castlewood School District 28-1 reports $10,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castlewood Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castlewood Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castlewood Elementary - 02
How many students attend Castlewood Elementary - 02?
Castlewood Elementary - 02 has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castlewood, SD. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood Elementary - 02 is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castlewood Elementary - 02?
7.8% of students at Castlewood Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castlewood Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Castlewood Elementary - 02 is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Castlewood, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castlewood Elementary - 02?
Castlewood Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Castlewood Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Castlewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Castlewood, 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 Castlewood School District 28-1?
Besides Castlewood Elementary - 02, Castlewood School District 28-1 also operates Castlewood High School - 01 (112 students), Castlewood Middle School - 03 (76 students), and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 (17 students). See the Castlewood School District 28-1 district page for the complete list.