- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pierre, SD
Jefferson Elementary - 06
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 465526000495
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary - 06 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pierre · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary - 06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary - 06 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pierre, SD.
School address
District: Pierre School District 32-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465526000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary - 06 shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 465526000495 · Pierre, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: T F Riggs High School - 01 (855 students)
Jefferson Elementary - 06 shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary - 06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T F Riggs High
T F Riggs High School - 01
855 students
- Georgia Morse
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
672 students
- Buchanan Eleme
Buchanan Elementary - 03
432 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary - 08
413 students
- This school
Jefferson Elementary - 06
377 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary - 06 reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary - 06 compares
Jefferson Elementary - 06 is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▲ 6% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,579
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.0%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Jefferson Elementary - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Pierre School District 32-2 reports $10,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T F Riggs High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary - 08 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Pierre
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary - 06
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary - 06?
Jefferson Elementary - 06 has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pierre, SD. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary - 06 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Jefferson Elementary - 06?
30.5% of students at Jefferson Elementary - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary - 06?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary - 06 is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Pierre, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary - 06?
Jefferson Elementary - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jefferson Elementary - 06 rank among elementary schools in Pierre?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary - 06 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pierre, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pierre on the city page.
What other schools are in Pierre School District 32-2?
Besides Jefferson Elementary - 06, Pierre School District 32-2 also operates T F Riggs High School - 01 (855 students), Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 (672 students), and Buchanan Elementary - 03 (432 students). See the Pierre School District 32-2 district page for the complete list.