- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Castlewood, SD
Castlewood High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Castlewood High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461128000114
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castlewood High School - 01 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Castlewood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Castlewood High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 78% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood High School - 01 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castlewood, SD.
School address
District: Castlewood School District 28-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461128000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Castlewood High School - 01 grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 461128000114 · Castlewood, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 16:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Castlewood Elementary - 02 (140 students)
Castlewood High School - 01 grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Castlewood High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary - 02
140 students
- This school
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 High School - 01 reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castlewood High School - 01 compares
Castlewood High School - 01 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 77% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Castlewood High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castlewood High School - 01'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 high 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castlewood High School - 01
How many students attend Castlewood High School - 01?
Castlewood High School - 01 has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Castlewood, SD. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood High School - 01 is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castlewood High School - 01?
6.6% of students at Castlewood 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 Castlewood High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Castlewood High School - 01 is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Castlewood, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castlewood High School - 01?
Castlewood High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 High School - 01 rank among public schools in Castlewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood High School - 01 ranks #4 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 High School - 01, Castlewood School District 28-1 also operates Castlewood Elementary - 02 (140 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.