Enrollment
281
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagle Butte, SD
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 462010000605
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Eagle Butte · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eagle Butte, SD.
School address
District: Eagle Butte School District 20-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462010000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+247% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 247% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 94 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Eagle Butte School District 20-1 spends $29,319 per pupil, 118% above the South Dakota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 70.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eagle Butte's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eagle Butte Primary - 02 (85 students): Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
Eagle Butte School District 20-1 also operates Eagle Butte Primary - 02 (85 students) and Eagle Butte High School - 01 (6 students) alongside Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03.
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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 compares
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$29,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 94 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Butte School District 20-1, which includes Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03.
$29,319
Per student
+118%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 19.3%
Federal 70.6%
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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Butte Primary - 02 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Butte High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. a. G. L. E. Center High School - 07 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 1.3:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 1.5:1
- Resource Index
- 94/100
Similar elementary schools in Eagle Butte
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~281 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
How many students attend Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03?
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagle Butte, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03?
100.0% of students at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.4% of enrollment, in Eagle Butte, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03?
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Eagle Butte?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Eagle Butte, 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 Eagle Butte on the city page.
Is Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 a good school?
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Eagle Butte School District 20-1?
Besides Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03, Eagle Butte School District 20-1 also operates Eagle Butte Primary - 02 (85 students), Eagle Butte High School - 01 (6 students), and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 (5 students). See the Eagle Butte School District 20-1 district page for the complete list.
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