- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mitchell, SD
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464839000520
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Mitchell, SD.
School address
District: Mitchell School District 17-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464839000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 464839000520 · Mitchell, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students)
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School - 01
879 students
- Mitchell Middl
Mitchell Middle School - 02
578 students
- This school
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
438 students
- Gertie Belle R
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
379 students
- Longfellow Ele 290
Longfellow Elementary - 05
290 students
- Rosedale Colon 21
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
21 students
What this shows L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 compares
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▲ 7% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,795
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mitchell School District 17-2 reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. B. Williams Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Mitchell
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Standard public school
379 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Standard public school
290 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Standard public school
21 students 21:1 students per teacher
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Standard public school
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
How many students attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mitchell, SD. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
30.7% of students at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Mitchell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. B. Williams Elementary - 03?
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 rank among elementary schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Mitchell, 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 Mitchell on the city page.
What other schools are in Mitchell School District 17-2?
Besides L. B. Williams Elementary - 03, Mitchell School District 17-2 also operates Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students), Mitchell Middle School - 02 (578 students), and Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 (379 students). See the Mitchell School District 17-2 district page for the complete list.