Enrollment
91
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menno, SD
Menno Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Menno Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 464710000419
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menno Elementary - 02 earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Menno · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Menno Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menno Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Menno, SD.
School address
District: Menno School District 33-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464710000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menno Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menno Elementary - 02
Menno Elementary - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Menno, South Dakota, enrolling 91 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 91 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 91 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Menno School District 33-2 also operates Menno High School - 01 (74 students) and Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 (39 students) alongside Menno Elementary - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Menno Elementary - 02 compares
Menno Elementary - 02 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 58% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 22% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 91 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Menno Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menno School District 33-2, which includes Menno Elementary - 02.
$14,761
Per student
+10%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.1%
State 28.0%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Menno Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menno High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menno Middle School - 05 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamesville Colony Elementary - 03 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menno Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Menno Elementary - 02
How many students attend Menno Elementary - 02?
Menno Elementary - 02 has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menno, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menno Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Menno Elementary - 02 is 10.1:1, which is 26% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Menno Elementary - 02?
12.2% of students at Menno Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menno Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Menno Elementary - 02 is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Menno, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menno Elementary - 02?
Menno Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menno Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Menno?
By Resource Investment Index, Menno Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Menno, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Menno on the city page.
Is Menno Elementary - 02 a good school?
Menno Elementary - 02 earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Menno School District 33-2?
Besides Menno Elementary - 02, Menno School District 33-2 also operates Menno High School - 01 (74 students), Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 (39 students), and Menno Middle School - 05 (37 students). See the Menno School District 33-2 district page for the complete list.
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