Enrollment
315
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461812000165
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dell Rapids High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dell Rapids High School - 01
Dell Rapids High School - 01 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.6% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the South Dakota average.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 105 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dell Rapids School District 49-3 spends $10,597 per pupil, 21% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 also operates Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 (355 students) and Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 (295 students) alongside Dell Rapids High School - 01.
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 Dell Rapids High School - 01 compares
Dell Rapids High School - 01 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dell Rapids School District 49-3, which includes Dell Rapids High School - 01.
$10,597
Per student
-21%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 29.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high 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 (~315 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dell Rapids on the city page.
Is Dell Rapids High School - 01 a good school?
Dell Rapids High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 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.
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