Enrollment
114
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iroquois, SD
Iroquois Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 463615001144
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Elementary - 04 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Iroquois · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois Elementary - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Elementary - 04 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Iroquois, SD.
School address
District: Iroquois School District 02-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463615001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois Elementary - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois Elementary - 04
Iroquois Elementary - 04 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Iroquois, South Dakota, enrolling 114 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.5% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 114 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 14 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Iroquois School District 02-3 also operates Iroquois Middle School - 02 (48 students) and Iroquois High School - 01 (45 students) alongside Iroquois Elementary - 04.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iroquois Elementary - 04 compares
Iroquois Elementary - 04 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 18% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.3 FTE
Per 14 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Iroquois Elementary - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iroquois School District 02-3, which includes Iroquois Elementary - 04.
$13,904
Per student
+3%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 13.2%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Iroquois Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~114 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Elementary - 04
How many students attend Iroquois Elementary - 04?
Iroquois Elementary - 04 has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iroquois, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Elementary - 04 is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iroquois Elementary - 04?
23.5% of students at Iroquois Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Elementary - 04 is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Iroquois, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Elementary - 04?
Iroquois Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iroquois Elementary - 04 rank among public schools in Iroquois?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Elementary - 04 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Iroquois, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Iroquois on the city page.
Is Iroquois Elementary - 04 a good school?
Iroquois Elementary - 04 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iroquois School District 02-3?
Besides Iroquois Elementary - 04, Iroquois School District 02-3 also operates Iroquois Middle School - 02 (48 students), Iroquois High School - 01 (45 students), and Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 (13 students). See the Iroquois School District 02-3 district page for the complete list.
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