- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howard, SD
Howard Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Howard Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460002500304
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Elementary - 02 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Howard · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 76% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Howard, SD.
School address
District: Howard School District 48-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460002500304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Howard Elementary - 02 held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 460002500304 · Howard, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 15.8:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School - 01 (96 students)
Howard Elementary - 02 held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Howard Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Howard Elementary - 02
158 students
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School - 01
96 students
- Howard Jr. Hig
Howard Jr. High - 05
75 students
- Shannon Colony 27
Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
27 students
What this shows Howard Elementary - 02 reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Elementary - 02 compares
Howard 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 62% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 76% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,128
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Howard Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Howard School District 48-3 reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Jr. High - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Elementary - 02
How many students attend Howard Elementary - 02?
Howard Elementary - 02 has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howard, SD. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Elementary - 02 is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Elementary - 02?
10.9% of students at Howard Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Howard Elementary - 02 is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Howard, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Elementary - 02?
Howard Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Howard?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Howard, 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 Howard School District 48-3?
Besides Howard Elementary - 02, Howard School District 48-3 also operates Howard High School - 01 (96 students), Howard Jr. High - 05 (75 students), and Shannon Colony Elementary - 08 (27 students). See the Howard School District 48-3 district page for the complete list.