- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ethan, SD
Ethan Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Ethan Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 462250000193
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethan Elementary - 02 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ethan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethan Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ethan, SD.
School address
District: Ethan School District 17-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462250000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ethan Elementary - 02 grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 462250000193 · Ethan, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 15.5:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethan High School - 01 (93 students)
Ethan Elementary - 02 grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ethan Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ethan Elementary - 02
155 students
- Ethan High Sch
Ethan High School - 01
93 students
- Ethan Jr. High 39
Ethan Jr. High - 03
39 students
What this shows Ethan Elementary - 02 reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethan Elementary - 02 compares
Ethan Elementary - 02 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 43% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 73% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,901
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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Ethan Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Ethan School District 17-1 reports $10,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethan Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ethan Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethan Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Ethan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethan Elementary - 02
How many students attend Ethan Elementary - 02?
Ethan Elementary - 02 has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ethan, SD. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethan Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethan Elementary - 02 is 15.5:1, which is 14% 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 Ethan Elementary - 02?
16.4% of students at Ethan Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethan Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Ethan Elementary - 02 is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Ethan, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethan Elementary - 02?
Ethan Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ethan Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Ethan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ethan, 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 Ethan School District 17-1?
Besides Ethan Elementary - 02, Ethan School District 17-1 also operates Ethan High School - 01 (93 students) and Ethan Jr. High - 03 (39 students). See the Ethan School District 17-1 district page for the complete list.