- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, SD
Florence Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Florence Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 462454000208
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Elementary - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, SD.
School address
District: Florence School District 14-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462454000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Florence Elementary - 02 grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 462454000208 · Florence, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 19.9:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School - 01 (102 students)
Florence Elementary - 02 grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Florence Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Florence Elementary - 02
179 students
- Florence High
Florence High School - 01
102 students
- Florence Middl 71
Florence Middle School - 03
71 students
What this shows Florence Elementary - 02 reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Elementary - 02 compares
Florence 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 20% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,425
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Florence Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Florence School District 14-1 reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Elementary - 02
How many students attend Florence Elementary - 02?
Florence Elementary - 02 has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, SD. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary - 02 is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Elementary - 02?
23.0% of students at Florence Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Florence Elementary - 02 is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Florence, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Elementary - 02?
Florence Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Florence Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence School District 14-1?
Besides Florence Elementary - 02, Florence School District 14-1 also operates Florence High School - 01 (102 students) and Florence Middle School - 03 (71 students). See the Florence School District 14-1 district page for the complete list.