- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Groton, SD
Groton Area Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Groton Area Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460004501156
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groton Area Elementary - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Groton Area Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groton, SD.
School address
District: Groton Area School District 06-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460004501156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Groton Area Elementary - 02 held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 460004501156 · Groton, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 14.6:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Groton Area High School - 01 (168 students)
Groton Area Elementary - 02 held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Groton Area Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Groton Area Elementary - 02
278 students
- Groton Area Hi
Groton Area High School - 01
168 students
- Groton Area Mi
Groton Area Middle School - 04
132 students
What this shows Groton Area Elementary - 02 reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Groton Area Elementary - 02 compares
Groton Area 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 65% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,132
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Groton Area Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Groton Area School District 06-6 reports $12,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Groton Area Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Area High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groton Area Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groton Area Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Groton Area Elementary - 02
How many students attend Groton Area Elementary - 02?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Groton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groton Area Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Groton Area Elementary - 02 is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Groton Area Elementary - 02?
10.2% of students at Groton Area Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groton Area Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Groton Area Elementary - 02 is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Groton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groton Area Elementary - 02?
Groton Area Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Groton Area Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Area Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groton, 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 Groton Area School District 06-6?
Besides Groton Area Elementary - 02, Groton Area School District 06-6 also operates Groton Area High School - 01 (168 students) and Groton Area Middle School - 04 (132 students). See the Groton Area School District 06-6 district page for the complete list.