- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garretson, SD
Garretson High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Garretson High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 462637000224
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garretson High School - 01 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Garretson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Garretson High School - 01 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garretson, SD.
School address
District: Garretson School District 49-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462637000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Garretson High School - 01 grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 462637000224 · Garretson, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 12.9:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Garretson Elementary - 02 (246 students)
Garretson High School - 01 grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Garretson High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garretson Elem
Garretson Elementary - 02
246 students
- This school
Garretson High School - 01
142 students
- Garretson Midd
Garretson Middle School - 03
105 students
What this shows Garretson High School - 01 reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garretson High School - 01 compares
Garretson High School - 01 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 92% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Garretson High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garretson Elementary - 02 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garretson Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garretson High School - 01'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 high 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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Garretson High School - 01
How many students attend Garretson High School - 01?
Garretson High School - 01 has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garretson, SD. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garretson High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Garretson High School - 01 is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Garretson High School - 01?
2.3% of students at Garretson High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garretson High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Garretson High School - 01 is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Garretson, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garretson High School - 01?
Garretson High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 High School - 01 rank among public schools in Garretson?
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson High School - 01 ranks #3 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 High School - 01, Garretson School District 49-4 also operates Garretson Elementary - 02 (246 students) and Garretson Middle School - 03 (105 students). See the Garretson School District 49-4 district page for the complete list.