Enrollment
179
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Elementary - 02
Florence Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, South Dakota, enrolling 179 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 94% of South Dakota schools and 46% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.0% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Florence School District 14-1 also operates Florence High School - 01 (102 students) and Florence Middle School - 03 (71 students) alongside Florence Elementary - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florence Elementary - 02 compares
Florence Elementary - 02 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence School District 14-1, which includes Florence Elementary - 02.
$11,492
Per student
-15%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 52.6%
Federal 10.8%
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.
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
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Florence Elementary - 02 a good school?
Florence Elementary - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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