Enrollment
65
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colome, SD
Colome Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Colome Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 461413000140
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colome Elementary - 02 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Colome · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colome Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colome Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colome, SD.
School address
District: Colome Consolidated 59-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461413000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colome Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colome Elementary - 02
Colome Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colome, South Dakota, enrolling 65 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.2:1, Colome Elementary - 02 is leaner than roughly 92% of South Dakota schools and 47% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 65 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 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colome Consolidated 59-3 also operates Colome High School - 01 (38 students) and Colome Middle School - 03 (32 students) alongside Colome Elementary - 02.
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 Colome Elementary - 02 compares
Colome Elementary - 02 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 67% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 8% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$14,579
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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
- 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 66.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Colome Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colome Consolidated 59-3, which includes Colome Elementary - 02.
$14,579
Per student
+8%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 26.4%
Federal 22.8%
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.
How Colome Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colome High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colome Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colome Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Colome Elementary - 02
How many students attend Colome Elementary - 02?
Colome Elementary - 02 has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colome, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colome Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Colome Elementary - 02 is 7.2:1, which is 47% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 54% 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 Colome Elementary - 02?
48.1% of students at Colome Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colome Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Colome Elementary - 02 is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Colome, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colome Elementary - 02?
Colome Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colome Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Colome?
By Resource Investment Index, Colome Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colome, 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 Colome on the city page.
Is Colome Elementary - 02 a good school?
Colome Elementary - 02 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Colome Consolidated 59-3?
Besides Colome Elementary - 02, Colome Consolidated 59-3 also operates Colome High School - 01 (38 students) and Colome Middle School - 03 (32 students). See the Colome Consolidated 59-3 district page for the complete list.
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