Enrollment
82
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mellette, SD
Isucceed - 92
Federal NCES profile for Isucceed - 92, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 465175001391
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isucceed - 92 earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mellette · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 82:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Isucceed - 92 has class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isucceed - 92 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mellette, SD.
School address
District: Northwestern Area School District 56-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465175001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
82:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+503% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isucceed - 92 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Isucceed - 92
Isucceed - 92 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Mellette, South Dakota, enrolling 82 students.
Class loads run heavy: 82:1 is larger than about 99% of South Dakota schools and 503% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the South Dakota average.
With 82 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Among Mellette's high schools, it stands alongside Northwestern High School - 01 (91 students): Isucceed - 92 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (82:1 vs 13:1).
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 also operates Northwestern Elementary - 04 (135 students) and Northwestern High School - 01 (91 students) alongside Isucceed - 92.
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 Isucceed - 92 compares
Isucceed - 92 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 | 82:1 | ▲ 503% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 80% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
82:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
82:1
students per teacher
- 503% above state mean
Top 99% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 80.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Isucceed - 92 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern Area School District 56-7, which includes Isucceed - 92.
$11,684
Per student
-13%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 16.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Isucceed - 92 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hutterville Colony Elementary - 06 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isucceed - 92's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Mellette
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~82 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Isucceed - 92
How many students attend Isucceed - 92?
Isucceed - 92 has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mellette, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isucceed - 92?
The student-teacher ratio at Isucceed - 92 is 82:1, which is 503% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 422% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isucceed - 92?
5.7% of students at Isucceed - 92 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isucceed - 92?
The largest demographic group at Isucceed - 92 is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Mellette, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isucceed - 92?
Isucceed - 92 has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isucceed - 92 rank among public schools in Mellette?
By Resource Investment Index, Isucceed - 92 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mellette, 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 Mellette on the city page.
Is Isucceed - 92 a good school?
Isucceed - 92 earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. 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 Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
Besides Isucceed - 92, Northwestern Area School District 56-7 also operates Northwestern Elementary - 04 (135 students), Northwestern High School - 01 (91 students), and Northwestern Middle School - 02 (56 students). See the Northwestern Area School District 56-7 district page for the complete list.
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