- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clear Lake, SD
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460003601011
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, SD.
School address
District: Deuel School District 19-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460003601011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 460003601011 · Clear Lake, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 13.5:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Deuel High School - 01 (176 students)
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
270 students
- Deuel High Sch
Deuel High School - 01
176 students
- Clear Lake Mid 104
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
104 students
What this shows Clear Lake Elementary - 02 reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake Elementary - 02 compares
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 64% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$11,450
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Deuel School District 19-4 reports $11,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuel High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Elementary - 02
How many students attend Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clear Lake, SD. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
10.4% of students at Clear Lake Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake Elementary - 02 is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake Elementary - 02?
Clear Lake Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Clear Lake Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, 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 Deuel School District 19-4?
Besides Clear Lake Elementary - 02, Deuel School District 19-4 also operates Deuel High School - 01 (176 students) and Clear Lake Middle School - 04 (104 students). See the Deuel School District 19-4 district page for the complete list.