Enrollment
149
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mobridge, SD
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Freeman Davis Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 468044100486
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mobridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mobridge, SD.
School address
District: Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468044100486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 is a mid-sized elementary school in Mobridge, South Dakota, enrolling 149 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.2% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 149 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mobridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 (143 students): Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 also operates Mobridge High School - 01 (194 students) and Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 (143 students) alongside Freeman Davis Elementary - 03.
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 Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 compares
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 16% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,177
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 52.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobridge-Pollock 62-6, which includes Freeman Davis Elementary - 03.
$11,177
Per student
-17%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 36.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobridge High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mobridge Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman Davis Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Mobridge
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~149 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Freeman Davis Elementary - 03
How many students attend Freeman Davis Elementary - 03?
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 has 149 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mobridge, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman Davis Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Freeman Davis Elementary - 03?
24.2% of students at Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman Davis Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Mobridge, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman Davis Elementary - 03?
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Mobridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mobridge, 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 Mobridge on the city page.
Is Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 a good school?
Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?
Besides Freeman Davis Elementary - 03, Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 also operates Mobridge High School - 01 (194 students), Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 (143 students), and Mobridge Middle School - 02 (110 students). See the Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 district page for the complete list.
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