- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Groton, SD
Groton Area High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Groton Area High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 460004501155
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groton Area High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Groton Area 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, Groton Area High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Groton, SD.
School address
District: Groton Area School District 06-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460004501155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Groton Area High School - 01 held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 460004501155 · Groton, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Groton Area Elementary - 02 (278 students)
Groton Area High School - 01 held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Groton Area High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groton Area El
Groton Area Elementary - 02
278 students
- This school
Groton Area High School - 01
168 students
- Groton Area Mi
Groton Area Middle School - 04
132 students
What this shows Groton Area High School - 01 reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Groton Area High School - 01 compares
Groton Area High School - 01 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 84% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Groton Area High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Area Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groton Area Middle School - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groton Area High School - 01'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 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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Groton Area High School - 01
How many students attend Groton Area High School - 01?
Groton Area High School - 01 has 168 students enrolled. It is a high school in Groton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groton Area High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Groton Area 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 Groton Area High School - 01?
4.6% of students at Groton Area 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 Groton Area High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Groton Area High School - 01 is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Groton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groton Area High School - 01?
Groton Area High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Groton Area High School - 01 rank among public schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Area High School - 01 ranks #3 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 High School - 01, Groton Area School District 06-6 also operates Groton Area Elementary - 02 (278 students) and Groton Area Middle School - 04 (132 students). See the Groton Area School District 06-6 district page for the complete list.