- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennebec, SD
Lyman Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 464477000728
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Elementary - 04 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 171
- students enrolled
Lyman Elementary - 04 has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lyman School District 42-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464477000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lyman Elementary - 04 shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 464477000728 · Kennebec, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 9.5:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Middle School - 02 (84 students)
Lyman Elementary - 04 shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lyman Elementary - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lyman Elementary - 04
171 students
- Lyman Middle S
Lyman Middle School - 02
84 students
- Lyman High Sch
Lyman High School - 01
80 students
What this shows Lyman Elementary - 04 reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman Elementary - 04 compares
Lyman 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 27% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 18% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,524
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 44.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Lyman Elementary - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Lyman School District 42-1 reports $15,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyman Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman Elementary - 04
How many students attend Lyman Elementary - 04?
Lyman Elementary - 04 has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennebec, SD. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary - 04 is 9.5:1, which is 30% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Lyman Elementary - 04?
36.5% of students at Lyman Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Elementary - 04 is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Kennebec, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Elementary - 04?
Lyman Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lyman School District 42-1?
Besides Lyman Elementary - 04, Lyman School District 42-1 also operates Lyman Middle School - 02 (84 students) and Lyman High School - 01 (80 students). See the Lyman School District 42-1 district page for the complete list.