- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemmon, SD
Lemmon Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Lemmon Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464152000381
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemmon Elementary - 02 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lemmon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemmon Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmon Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lemmon, SD.
School address
District: Lemmon School District 52-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464152000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lemmon Elementary - 02 grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 464152000381 · Lemmon, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 13.9:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lemmon High School - 01 (97 students)
Lemmon Elementary - 02 grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lemmon Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lemmon Elementary - 02
139 students
- Lemmon High Sc
Lemmon High School - 01
97 students
- Lemmon Jr. Hig 53
Lemmon Jr. High - 06
53 students
What this shows Lemmon Elementary - 02 reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemmon Elementary - 02 compares
Lemmon Elementary - 02 is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,696
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Lemmon Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Lemmon School District 52-4 reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemmon Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemmon High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemmon Jr. High - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemmon Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemmon Elementary - 02
How many students attend Lemmon Elementary - 02?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 has 139 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemmon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Elementary - 02 is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemmon Elementary - 02?
20.6% of students at Lemmon Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemmon Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Lemmon Elementary - 02 is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Lemmon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemmon Elementary - 02?
Lemmon Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lemmon Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Lemmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmon Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lemmon, 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 Lemmon School District 52-4?
Besides Lemmon Elementary - 02, Lemmon School District 52-4 also operates Lemmon High School - 01 (97 students) and Lemmon Jr. High - 06 (53 students). See the Lemmon School District 52-4 district page for the complete list.