- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dell Rapids, SD
Dell Rapids High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Dell Rapids High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461812000165
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dell Rapids High School - 01 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dell Rapids · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dell Rapids High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dell Rapids, SD.
School address
District: Dell Rapids School District 49-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461812000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Dell Rapids High School - 01 grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 461812000165 · Dell Rapids, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 16.6:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 (355 students)
Dell Rapids High School - 01 grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Dell Rapids High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dell Rapids El
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
355 students
- This school
Dell Rapids High School - 01
315 students
- Dell Rapids Mi
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
295 students
What this shows Dell Rapids High School - 01 reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dell Rapids High School - 01 compares
Dell Rapids High School - 01 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 77% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 82% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Dell Rapids High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dell Rapids High School - 01'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
Nationwide high 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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dell Rapids High School - 01
How many students attend Dell Rapids High School - 01?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 has 315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dell Rapids, SD. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Dell Rapids High School - 01 is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dell Rapids High School - 01?
6.6% of students at Dell Rapids High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dell Rapids High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Dell Rapids High School - 01 is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Dell Rapids, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dell Rapids High School - 01?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 High School - 01 rank among public schools in Dell Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Dell Rapids High School - 01 ranks #2 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 High School - 01, Dell Rapids School District 49-3 also operates Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 (355 students) and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 (295 students). See the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 district page for the complete list.