- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highmore, SD
Highmore Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Highmore Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 468044000323
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highmore Elementary - 02 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Highmore · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highmore Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highmore Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Highmore, SD.
School address
District: Highmore-Harrold 34-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468044000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Highmore Elementary - 02 grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 468044000323 · Highmore, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 12.1:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Highmore High School - 01 (62 students)
Highmore Elementary - 02 grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Highmore Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highmore Elementary - 02
133 students
- Highmore High
Highmore High School - 01
62 students
- Highmore Jr. H 34
Highmore Jr. High - 03
34 students
What this shows Highmore Elementary - 02 reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highmore Elementary - 02 compares
Highmore Elementary - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 12% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,405
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Highmore Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Highmore-Harrold 34-2 reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highmore Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmore High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highmore Jr. High - 03 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highmore Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highmore Elementary - 02
How many students attend Highmore Elementary - 02?
Highmore Elementary - 02 has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highmore, SD. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highmore Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Highmore Elementary - 02 is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Highmore Elementary - 02?
25.4% of students at Highmore Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highmore Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Highmore Elementary - 02 is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Highmore, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highmore Elementary - 02?
Highmore Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Highmore Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Highmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Highmore Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Highmore, 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 Highmore-Harrold 34-2?
Besides Highmore Elementary - 02, Highmore-Harrold 34-2 also operates Highmore High School - 01 (62 students) and Highmore Jr. High - 03 (34 students). See the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 district page for the complete list.