- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 461812000164
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dell Rapids · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dell Rapids, SD.
School address
District: Dell Rapids School District 49-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461812000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 461812000164 · Dell Rapids, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 12.7:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dell Rapids High School - 01 (315 students)
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
355 students
- Dell Rapids Hi
Dell Rapids High School - 01
315 students
- Dell Rapids Mi
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
295 students
What this shows Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 compares
Dell Rapids 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 72% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,960
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Dell Rapids School District 49-3 reports $10,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Rapids High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dell Rapids Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Dell Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
How many students attend Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dell Rapids, SD. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
8.1% of students at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Dell Rapids, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dell Rapids Elementary - 02?
Dell Rapids 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 Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Dell Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dell Rapids, 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 Dell Rapids School District 49-3?
Besides Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, Dell Rapids School District 49-3 also operates Dell Rapids High School - 01 (315 students) and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 (295 students). See the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 district page for the complete list.