Enrollment
24
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 461917001101
Clark Colony Elementary - 05 — Raymond, SD
Federal NCES profile for Clark Colony Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
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: Doland School District 56-2 · 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
15:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Colony Elementary - 05 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Clark Colony Elementary - 05 reports 24 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Doland School District 56-2 spends $16,855 per pupil district-wide, above the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.0% from local sources (property taxes), 13.2% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Clark Colony Elementary - 05 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 15% | — | — |
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
15:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 69% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,855
per pupil, district-wide
— above South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 24 Top 15% in South Dakota — larger than 85% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 461917001101
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Doland School District 56-2, which includes Clark Colony Elementary - 05.
$16,855
Per student
+4%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 13.2%
Federal 16.8%
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
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Colony Elementary - 05
How many students attend Clark Colony Elementary - 05?
Clark Colony Elementary - 05 has 24 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Raymond, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Colony Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Colony Elementary - 05 is 15:1, which is 11% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Colony Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at Clark Colony Elementary - 05 is White at 95.8%. The school serves a student body in Raymond, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Colony Elementary - 05?
Clark Colony Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.