Enrollment
65
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 461413000140
Colome Elementary - 02 — Colome, SD
Federal NCES profile for Colome Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
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: Colome Consolidated 59-3 · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-33% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Colome Elementary - 02 reports 65 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% above the South Dakota average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 260 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Colome Consolidated 59-3 spends $16,005 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.8% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Colome Elementary - 02 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 67% | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 37% | — | — |
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.
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
9:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 16% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$16,005
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 260 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.
Overview
Enrollment 65 Top 37% in South Dakota — larger than 63% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.1% +67% vs state
NCES ID 461413000140
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 260:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colome Consolidated 59-3, which includes Colome Elementary - 02.
$16,005
Per student
-1%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Colome Elementary - 02
How many students attend Colome Elementary - 02?
Colome Elementary - 02 has 65 students enrolled. It is a other school in Colome, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colome Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Colome Elementary - 02 is 9:1, which is 33% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Colome, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colome Elementary - 02?
Colome Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.