Enrollment
17
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 461128001126
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 — Castlewood, SD
Federal NCES profile for Claremont Colony Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Castlewood School District 28-1 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 reports 17 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 17 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Castlewood School District 28-1 spends $14,294 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.4% from local sources (property taxes), 35.8% from the state, and 23.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 59% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 17 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 17 Top 10% in South Dakota — larger than 90% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 461128001126
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 17:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castlewood School District 28-1, which includes Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.
$14,294
Per student
-11%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 35.8%
Federal 23.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
How many students attend Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 has 17 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Castlewood, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Castlewood, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claremont Colony Elementary - 04?
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.