- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kadoka, SD
Kadoka Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Kadoka Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 468043701249
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kadoka Elementary - 02 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kadoka · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kadoka Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kadoka Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kadoka, SD.
School address
District: Kadoka Area School District 35-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468043701249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Kadoka Elementary - 02 held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 468043701249 · Kadoka, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 9.1:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Kadoka Area High School - 01 (71 students)
Kadoka Elementary - 02 held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Kadoka Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kadoka Elementary - 02
118 students
- Kadoka Area Hi
Kadoka Area High School - 01
71 students
- Kadoka Middle
Kadoka Middle School - 03
51 students
- Longvalley Ele 22
Longvalley Elementary - 10
22 students
- Interior Eleme 15
Interior Elementary - 09
15 students
- Midland Elemen 6
Midland Elementary - 11
6 students
What this shows Kadoka Elementary - 02 reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kadoka Elementary - 02 compares
Kadoka Elementary - 02 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▲ 18% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 16% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Kadoka Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Kadoka Area School District 35-2 reports $17,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kadoka Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadoka Area High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kadoka Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longvalley Elementary - 10 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Interior Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland Elementary - 11 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kadoka Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kadoka Elementary - 02
How many students attend Kadoka Elementary - 02?
Kadoka Elementary - 02 has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kadoka, SD. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kadoka Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Kadoka Elementary - 02 is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 42% 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 Kadoka Elementary - 02?
33.9% of students at Kadoka Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kadoka Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Kadoka Elementary - 02 is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Kadoka, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kadoka Elementary - 02?
Kadoka Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kadoka Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Kadoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Kadoka Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kadoka, 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 Kadoka Area School District 35-2?
Besides Kadoka Elementary - 02, Kadoka Area School District 35-2 also operates Kadoka Area High School - 01 (71 students), Kadoka Middle School - 03 (51 students), and Longvalley Elementary - 10 (22 students). See the Kadoka Area School District 35-2 district page for the complete list.