- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hayti, SD
Hamlin High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Hamlin 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 463080000260
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamlin High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hayti · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamlin 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, Hamlin High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hayti, SD.
School address
District: Hamlin School District 28-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463080000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hamlin High School - 01 held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 463080000260 · Hayti, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 13.3:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamlin Elementary - 09 (472 students)
Hamlin High School - 01 held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hamlin High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamlin Element
Hamlin Elementary - 09
472 students
- This school
Hamlin High School - 01
226 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School - 02
198 students
What this shows Hamlin High School - 01 reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamlin High School - 01 compares
Hamlin 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 55% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 51% 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
$9,580
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Hamlin High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hamlin School District 28-3 reports $9,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamlin High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Elementary - 09 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamlin High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamlin High School - 01
How many students attend Hamlin High School - 01?
Hamlin High School - 01 has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hayti, SD. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin High School - 01 is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Hamlin High School - 01?
12.9% of students at Hamlin 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 Hamlin High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Hamlin High School - 01 is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Hayti, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlin High School - 01?
Hamlin 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 Hamlin High School - 01 rank among public schools in Hayti?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin High School - 01 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hayti, 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 Hamlin School District 28-3?
Besides Hamlin High School - 01, Hamlin School District 28-3 also operates Hamlin Elementary - 09 (472 students) and Hamlin Middle School - 02 (198 students). See the Hamlin School District 28-3 district page for the complete list.