- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gettysburg, SD
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Gettysburg Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 462697000231
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gettysburg, SD.
School address
District: Gettysburg School District 53-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462697000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 462697000231 · Gettysburg, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 8.8:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gettysburg High School - 01 (72 students)
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
88 students
- Gettysburg Hig
Gettysburg High School - 01
72 students
- Gettysburg Mid
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
54 students
What this shows Gettysburg Elementary - 02 reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gettysburg Elementary - 02 compares
Gettysburg 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 78% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 14% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$15,194
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Gettysburg School District 53-1 reports $15,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gettysburg Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gettysburg Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gettysburg Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg Elementary - 02
How many students attend Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has 88 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gettysburg, SD. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 44% 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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
6.3% of students at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gettysburg Elementary - 02?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Gettysburg Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Besides Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg School District 53-1 also operates Gettysburg High School - 01 (72 students) and Gettysburg Middle School - 03 (54 students). See the Gettysburg School District 53-1 district page for the complete list.