- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkton, SD
Elkton High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Elkton High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 462139000188
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkton High School - 01 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkton High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 74% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton High School - 01 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkton, SD.
School address
District: Elkton School District 05-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462139000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Elkton High School - 01 held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 462139000188 · Elkton, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 15.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkton Elementary - 02 (186 students)
Elkton High School - 01 held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Elkton High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkton Element
Elkton Elementary - 02
186 students
- This school
Elkton High School - 01
140 students
- Elkton Jr. Hig 65
Elkton Jr. High - 03
65 students
- Newdale Colony 29
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04
29 students
- Rolland Colony 9
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
9 students
What this shows Elkton High School - 01 reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkton High School - 01 compares
Elkton 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,628
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Elkton High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Elkton School District 05-3 reports $11,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkton High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkton Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolland Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkton High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkton High School - 01
How many students attend Elkton High School - 01?
Elkton High School - 01 has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkton High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkton High School - 01 is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkton High School - 01?
20.6% of students at Elkton 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 Elkton High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Elkton High School - 01 is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Elkton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkton High School - 01?
Elkton High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Elkton High School - 01 rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton High School - 01 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkton, 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 Elkton School District 05-3?
Besides Elkton High School - 01, Elkton School District 05-3 also operates Elkton Elementary - 02 (186 students), Elkton Jr. High - 03 (65 students), and Newdale Colony Elementary - 04 (29 students). See the Elkton School District 05-3 district page for the complete list.