- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Estelline, SD
Estelline Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Estelline Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 462241000191
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estelline Elementary - 02 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Estelline · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estelline Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estelline Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estelline, SD.
School address
District: Estelline School District 28-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462241000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Estelline Elementary - 02 held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 462241000191 · Estelline, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 13.5:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Estelline High School - 01 (83 students)
Estelline Elementary - 02 held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Estelline Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Estelline Elementary - 02
149 students
- Estelline High
Estelline High School - 01
83 students
- Estelline Midd
Estelline Middle School - 03
60 students
What this shows Estelline Elementary - 02 reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estelline Elementary - 02 compares
Estelline Elementary - 02 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 38% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Estelline Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Estelline School District 28-2 reports $14,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estelline Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estelline High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estelline Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estelline Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estelline Elementary - 02
How many students attend Estelline Elementary - 02?
Estelline Elementary - 02 has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Estelline, SD. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estelline Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Estelline Elementary - 02 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Estelline Elementary - 02?
18.0% of students at Estelline Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estelline Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Estelline Elementary - 02 is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Estelline, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estelline Elementary - 02?
Estelline Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Estelline Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Estelline?
By Resource Investment Index, Estelline Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Estelline, 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 Estelline School District 28-2?
Besides Estelline Elementary - 02, Estelline School District 28-2 also operates Estelline High School - 01 (83 students) and Estelline Middle School - 03 (60 students). See the Estelline School District 28-2 district page for the complete list.