- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Point, SD
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Elk Point-Jefferson 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 462134000186
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elk Point · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elk Point, SD.
School address
District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462134000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.6 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 462134000186 · Elk Point, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 (334 students)
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.6 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Point-Jeff
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
334 students
- This school
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
212 students
- Elk Point-Jeff
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
151 students
What this shows Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 compares
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 74% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,520
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
How many students attend Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Point, SD. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
7.5% of students at Elk Point-Jefferson 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 Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Elk Point, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01?
Elk Point-Jefferson 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 Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 rank among public schools in Elk Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elk Point, 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 Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
Besides Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01, Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 also operates Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 (334 students) and Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 (151 students). See the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 district page for the complete list.