- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Faulkton, SD
Faulkton Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Faulkton Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 462403000202
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Faulkton Elementary - 02 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Faulkton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Faulkton, SD.
School address
District: Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462403000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Faulkton Elementary - 02 grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 462403000202 · Faulkton, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 12.3:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Faulkton High School - 01 (73 students)
Faulkton Elementary - 02 grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Faulkton Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Faulkton Elementary - 02
185 students
- Faulkton High 73
Faulkton High School - 01
73 students
- Faulkton Middl 53
Faulkton Middle School - 08
53 students
- Blumengard Col 33
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
33 students
- Thunderbird Co 33
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
33 students
- Brentwood Colo 20
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
20 students
What this shows Faulkton Elementary - 02 reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Faulkton Elementary - 02 compares
Faulkton 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 38% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,427
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 185 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.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Faulkton Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 reports $12,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Faulkton Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkton High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Faulkton Middle School - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faulkton Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Faulkton Elementary - 02
How many students attend Faulkton Elementary - 02?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Faulkton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faulkton Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Faulkton Elementary - 02 is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Faulkton Elementary - 02?
17.9% of students at Faulkton Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faulkton Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Faulkton Elementary - 02 is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Faulkton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faulkton Elementary - 02?
Faulkton Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Faulkton Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Faulkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Faulkton Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Faulkton, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Faulkton on the city page.
What other schools are in Faulkton Area Schools 24-4?
Besides Faulkton Elementary - 02, Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 also operates Faulkton High School - 01 (73 students), Faulkton Middle School - 08 (53 students), and Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 (33 students). See the Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 district page for the complete list.