- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Colome Elementary - 02 held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 461413000140 · Colome, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 7.2:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Colome High School - 01 (38 students)
Colome Elementary - 02 held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Colome Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colome Elementary - 02
65 students
- Colome High Sc
Colome High School - 01
38 students
- Colome Middle
Colome Middle School - 03
32 students
What this shows Colome Elementary - 02 reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colome Elementary - 02 compares
Colome Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Colome Consolidated 59-3 reports $17,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~65 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.