Enrollment
407
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vermillion, SD
Jolley Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Jolley Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 467437000301
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jolley Elementary - 04 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vermillion · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jolley Elementary - 04 has class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jolley Elementary - 04 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, SD.
School address
District: Vermillion School District 13-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467437000301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jolley Elementary - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jolley Elementary - 04
Jolley Elementary - 04 is a mid-sized elementary school in Vermillion, South Dakota, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 407 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Vermillion School District 13-1 spends $9,973 per pupil, 26% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students) and Vermillion Middle School - 02 (343 students) alongside Jolley 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 Jolley Elementary - 04 compares
Jolley 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▲ 5% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$9,973
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermillion School District 13-1, which includes Jolley Elementary - 04.
$9,973
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 30.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 Jolley Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jolley Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jolley Elementary - 04
How many students attend Jolley Elementary - 04?
Jolley Elementary - 04 has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vermillion, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jolley Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Jolley Elementary - 04 is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jolley Elementary - 04?
30.2% of students at Jolley Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jolley Elementary - 04?
Jolley Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Jolley Elementary - 04 rank among public schools in Vermillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Jolley Elementary - 04 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, 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 Vermillion on the city page.
Is Jolley Elementary - 04 a good school?
Jolley Elementary - 04 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Vermillion School District 13-1?
Besides Jolley Elementary - 04, Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students), Vermillion Middle School - 02 (343 students), and Austin Elementary - 03 (278 students). See the Vermillion School District 13-1 district page for the complete list.
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