Enrollment
442
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, SD
Freedom Elementary - 06
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 463135001318
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary - 06 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary - 06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary - 06 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrisburg, SD.
School address
District: Harrisburg School District 41-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463135001318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Elementary - 06 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Elementary - 06
Freedom Elementary - 06 is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Harrisburg, South Dakota, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Harrisburg School District 41-2 spends $10,402 per pupil, 23% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Harrisburg School District 41-2 also operates Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students) and Liberty Elementary - 02 (559 students) alongside Freedom Elementary - 06.
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 Freedom Elementary - 06 compares
Freedom Elementary - 06 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 52% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,402
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Freedom Elementary - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg School District 41-2, which includes Freedom Elementary - 06.
$10,402
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Freedom Elementary - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary - 09 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Elementary - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,806
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary - 06
How many students attend Freedom Elementary - 06?
Freedom Elementary - 06 has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary - 06 is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary - 06?
13.9% of students at Freedom Elementary - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elementary - 06?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elementary - 06 is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary - 06?
Freedom Elementary - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Freedom Elementary - 06 rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary - 06 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
Is Freedom Elementary - 06 a good school?
Freedom Elementary - 06 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Besides Freedom Elementary - 06, Harrisburg School District 41-2 also operates Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students), Liberty Elementary - 02 (559 students), and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 (534 students). See the Harrisburg School District 41-2 district page for the complete list.
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