- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frederick, SD
Frederick Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 462140000189
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Elementary - 02 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Frederick, SD.
School address
District: Frederick Area School District 06-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462140000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Frederick Elementary - 02 grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 462140000189 · Frederick, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 9.8:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Frederick High School - 01 (59 students)
Frederick Elementary - 02 grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Frederick Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Frederick Elementary - 02
98 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High School - 01
59 students
- Frederick Jr. 30
Frederick Jr. High - 03
30 students
What this shows Frederick Elementary - 02 reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Elementary - 02 compares
Frederick 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 34% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 19% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,345
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Frederick Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Frederick Area School District 06-2 reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Elementary - 02
How many students attend Frederick Elementary - 02?
Frederick Elementary - 02 has 98 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frederick, SD. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Elementary - 02 is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 Frederick Elementary - 02?
19.0% of students at Frederick Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Elementary - 02 is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Frederick, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Elementary - 02?
Frederick Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Frederick Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Frederick, 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 Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Besides Frederick Elementary - 02, Frederick Area School District 06-2 also operates Frederick High School - 01 (59 students) and Frederick Jr. High - 03 (30 students). See the Frederick Area School District 06-2 district page for the complete list.