Enrollment
237
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gregory, SD
Gregory Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Gregory Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 462988000238
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gregory · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gregory, SD.
School address
District: Gregory School District 26-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462988000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gregory Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gregory Elementary - 02
Gregory Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gregory, South Dakota, enrolling 237 students.
At 13.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Gregory School District 26-4 also operates Gregory High School - 01 (117 students) and Gregory Junior High - 04 (88 students) alongside Gregory Elementary - 02.
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 Gregory Elementary - 02 compares
Gregory Elementary - 02 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 20% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,077
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 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 84.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Gregory Elementary - 02 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gregory School District 26-4, which includes Gregory Elementary - 02.
$12,077
Per student
-10%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Gregory Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregory Junior High - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~237 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gregory Elementary - 02
How many students attend Gregory Elementary - 02?
Gregory Elementary - 02 has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gregory, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary - 02 is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory Elementary - 02?
34.6% of students at Gregory Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Gregory Elementary - 02 is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Gregory, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory Elementary - 02?
Gregory Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Gregory Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Gregory?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gregory, 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 Gregory on the city page.
Is Gregory Elementary - 02 a good school?
Gregory Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 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 Gregory School District 26-4?
Besides Gregory Elementary - 02, Gregory School District 26-4 also operates Gregory High School - 01 (117 students) and Gregory Junior High - 04 (88 students). See the Gregory School District 26-4 district page for the complete list.
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