- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garretson, SD
Garretson Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Garretson Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 462637000223
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garretson Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Garretson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Garretson Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 72% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garretson, SD.
School address
District: Garretson School District 49-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462637000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Garretson Elementary - 02 held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 462637000223 · Garretson, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 15.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garretson High School - 01 (142 students)
Garretson Elementary - 02 held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Garretson Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garretson Elementary - 02
246 students
- Garretson High
Garretson High School - 01
142 students
- Garretson Midd
Garretson Middle School - 03
105 students
What this shows Garretson Elementary - 02 reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garretson Elementary - 02 compares
Garretson Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 72% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,726
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Garretson Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Garretson School District 49-4 reports $11,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garretson Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garretson High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garretson Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garretson Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garretson Elementary - 02
How many students attend Garretson Elementary - 02?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garretson, SD. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garretson Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Garretson Elementary - 02 is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garretson Elementary - 02?
14.4% of students at Garretson Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garretson Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Garretson Elementary - 02 is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Garretson, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garretson Elementary - 02?
Garretson Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Garretson Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Garretson?
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garretson, 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 Garretson School District 49-4?
Besides Garretson Elementary - 02, Garretson School District 49-4 also operates Garretson High School - 01 (142 students) and Garretson Middle School - 03 (105 students). See the Garretson School District 49-4 district page for the complete list.