Enrollment
94
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Centerville, SD
Centerville High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Centerville High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461176000116
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville High School - 01 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Centerville, SD.
School address
District: Centerville School District 60-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461176000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville High School - 01
Centerville High School - 01 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Centerville, South Dakota, enrolling 94 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 94 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 6/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Centerville School District 60-1 spends $10,407 per pupil, 23% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centerville School District 60-1 also operates Centerville Elementary - 02 (108 students) and Centerville Middle School - 03 (61 students) alongside Centerville High School - 01.
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 Centerville High School - 01 compares
Centerville High School - 01 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 68% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Centerville High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville School District 60-1, which includes Centerville High School - 01.
$10,407
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 36.7%
Federal 18.0%
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 Centerville High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high 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 (~94 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville High School - 01
How many students attend Centerville High School - 01?
Centerville High School - 01 has 94 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centerville, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School - 01 is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerville High School - 01?
9.1% of students at Centerville 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 Centerville High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Centerville High School - 01 is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Centerville, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville High School - 01?
Centerville High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centerville High School - 01 rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
Is Centerville High School - 01 a good school?
Centerville High School - 01 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. 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 Centerville School District 60-1?
Besides Centerville High School - 01, Centerville School District 60-1 also operates Centerville Elementary - 02 (108 students) and Centerville Middle School - 03 (61 students). See the Centerville School District 60-1 district page for the complete list.
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