- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Box Elder, SD
Douglas High School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Douglas High School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 461941000174
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas High School - 03 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Box Elder · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas High School - 03 has class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School - 03 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Box Elder, SD.
School address
District: Douglas School District 51-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461941000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Douglas High School - 03 held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 461941000174 · Box Elder, SD High · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 16.8:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Patriot Elementary -06 (982 students)
Douglas High School - 03 held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Douglas High School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patriot Elemen
Patriot Elementary -06
982 students
- This school
Douglas High School - 03
739 students
- Douglas Middle
Douglas Middle School - 01
633 students
- Vandenberg Ele
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
454 students
What this shows Douglas High School - 03 reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas High School - 03 compares
Douglas High School - 03 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 42% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$11,597
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Douglas High School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Douglas School District 51-1 reports $11,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas High School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Elementary -06 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Middle School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas High School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas High School - 03
How many students attend Douglas High School - 03?
Douglas High School - 03 has 739 students enrolled. It is a high school in Box Elder, SD. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School - 03 is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas High School - 03?
16.7% of students at Douglas High School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas High School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Douglas High School - 03 is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Box Elder, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas High School - 03?
Douglas High School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Douglas High School - 03 rank among public schools in Box Elder?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School - 03 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Box Elder, 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 Douglas School District 51-1?
Besides Douglas High School - 03, Douglas School District 51-1 also operates Patriot Elementary -06 (982 students), Douglas Middle School - 01 (633 students), and Vandenberg Elementary - 02 (454 students). See the Douglas School District 51-1 district page for the complete list.