- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colman, SD
Colman Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Colman Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 461410000093
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colman Elementary - 03 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Colman · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Colman Elementary - 03 has class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colman Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colman, SD.
School address
District: Colman-Egan School District 50-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461410000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Colman Elementary - 03 grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 461410000093 · Colman, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 17.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Colman-Egan High School - 01 (100 students)
Colman Elementary - 03 grew from 156 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Colman Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colman Elementary - 03
193 students
- Colman-Egan Hi
Colman-Egan High School - 01
100 students
- Colman-Egan Jr 36
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
36 students
What this shows Colman Elementary - 03 reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colman Elementary - 03 compares
Colman Elementary - 03 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 64% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,568
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 193 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Colman Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Colman-Egan School District 50-5 reports $11,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colman Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman-Egan High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colman Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colman Elementary - 03
How many students attend Colman Elementary - 03?
Colman Elementary - 03 has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colman, SD. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colman Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Colman Elementary - 03 is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colman Elementary - 03?
10.3% of students at Colman Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colman Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Colman Elementary - 03 is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Colman, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colman Elementary - 03?
Colman Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Colman Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Colman?
By Resource Investment Index, Colman Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colman, 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 Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Besides Colman Elementary - 03, Colman-Egan School District 50-5 also operates Colman-Egan High School - 01 (100 students) and Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 (36 students). See the Colman-Egan School District 50-5 district page for the complete list.