- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mclaughlin, SD
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Mclaughlin Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 464638000415
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mclaughlin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mclaughlin, SD.
School address
District: Mclaughlin School District 15-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464638000415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 464638000415 · Mclaughlin, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclaughlin High School - 01 (155 students)
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
203 students
- Mclaughlin Hig
Mclaughlin High School - 01
155 students
- Mclaughlin Mid
Mclaughlin Middle School - 03
85 students
What this shows Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 compares
Mclaughlin 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 94.6%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mclaughlin School District 15-2 reports $19,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaughlin High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclaughlin Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
How many students attend Mclaughlin Elementary - 02?
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mclaughlin, SD. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Mclaughlin Elementary - 02?
100.0% of students at Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclaughlin Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 94.6% of enrollment, in Mclaughlin, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclaughlin Elementary - 02?
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Mclaughlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclaughlin Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mclaughlin, 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 Mclaughlin School District 15-2?
Besides Mclaughlin Elementary - 02, Mclaughlin School District 15-2 also operates Mclaughlin High School - 01 (155 students) and Mclaughlin Middle School - 03 (85 students). See the Mclaughlin School District 15-2 district page for the complete list.