- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+21.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 462010000605 · Eagle Butte, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Butte Primary - 02 (85 students)
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+21.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
281 students
- Eagle Butte Pr 85
Eagle Butte Primary - 02
85 students
- Eagle Butte Hi 6
Eagle Butte High School - 01
6 students
- Eagle Butte Jr 5
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
5 students
- E. a. G. L. E. 3
E. a. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
3 students
What this shows Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 compares
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
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.
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
District finance for Eagle Butte School District 20-1 reports $29,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~281 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 53.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.