- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, SD
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Mccook Central Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460102600404
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salem, SD.
School address
District: Mccook Central School District 43-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460102600404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 460102600404 · Salem, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 18.8:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccook Central High School - 01 (118 students)
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
225 students
- Mccook Central
Mccook Central High School - 01
118 students
- Mccook Central 84
Mccook Central Middle School - 03
84 students
- Goldenview Col 28
Goldenview Colony School - 04
28 students
What this shows Mccook Central Elementary - 02 reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccook Central Elementary - 02 compares
Mccook Central 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 51% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,673
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mccook Central School District 43-7 reports $11,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccook Central Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccook Central High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccook Central Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goldenview Colony School - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccook Central Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccook Central Elementary - 02
How many students attend Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, SD. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
14.1% of students at Mccook Central Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Mccook Central Elementary - 02 is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Salem, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccook Central Elementary - 02?
Mccook Central Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mccook Central Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccook Central Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salem, 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 Mccook Central School District 43-7?
Besides Mccook Central Elementary - 02, Mccook Central School District 43-7 also operates Mccook Central High School - 01 (118 students), Mccook Central Middle School - 03 (84 students), and Goldenview Colony School - 04 (28 students). See the Mccook Central School District 43-7 district page for the complete list.