- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Jolley Elementary - 04 shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 467437000301 · Vermillion, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.7:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students)
Jolley Elementary - 04 shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Jolley Elementary - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vermillion Hig
Vermillion High School - 01
413 students
- This school
Jolley Elementary - 04
407 students
- Vermillion Mid
Vermillion Middle School - 02
343 students
- Austin Element
Austin Elementary - 03
278 students
What this shows Jolley Elementary - 04 reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jolley Elementary - 04 compares
Jolley Elementary - 04 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,110
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 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.
Programs
District finance for Vermillion School District 13-1 reports $11,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.