Enrollment
10
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 466993000740
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 — Wasta, SD
Federal NCES profile for Elm Springs Elementary - 13, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 68/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Meade School District 46-1 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Springs Elementary - 13 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 56% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 50 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Meade School District 46-1 spends $10,790 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.4% from local sources (property taxes), 33.5% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elm Springs Elementary - 13 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 56% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 56% below state mean
Top 3% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 50 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 10 Top 6% in South Dakota — larger than 94% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 466993000740
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 50:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade School District 46-1, which includes Elm Springs Elementary - 13.
$10,790
Per student
-33%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 33.5%
Federal 15.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Springs Elementary - 13
How many students attend Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 has 10 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Wasta, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is 6:1, which is 56% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
The largest demographic group at Elm Springs Elementary - 13 is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Wasta, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Springs Elementary - 13?
Elm Springs Elementary - 13 has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.