- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milbank, SD
Milbank Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Milbank Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 460000200423
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milbank Elementary - 03 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Milbank · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Milbank Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milbank Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Milbank, SD.
School address
District: Milbank School District 25-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460000200423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Milbank Elementary - 03 held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 460000200423 · Milbank, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12.8:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Milbank High School - 01 (333 students)
Milbank Elementary - 03 held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Milbank Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Milbank Elementary - 03
408 students
- Milbank High S
Milbank High School - 01
333 students
- Milbank Middle
Milbank Middle School - 02
222 students
- Blue Sky Colon 10
Blue Sky Colony - 04
10 students
What this shows Milbank Elementary - 03 reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milbank Elementary - 03 compares
Milbank Elementary - 03 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 5% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$12,156
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Milbank Elementary - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Milbank School District 25-4 reports $12,156 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milbank Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank High School - 01 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milbank Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Sky Colony - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milbank Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milbank Elementary - 03
How many students attend Milbank Elementary - 03?
Milbank Elementary - 03 has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milbank, SD. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbank Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Milbank Elementary - 03 is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Milbank Elementary - 03?
27.5% of students at Milbank Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milbank Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Milbank Elementary - 03 is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Milbank, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milbank Elementary - 03?
Milbank Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Milbank Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Milbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Milbank Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Milbank, 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 Milbank School District 25-4?
Besides Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank School District 25-4 also operates Milbank High School - 01 (333 students), Milbank Middle School - 02 (222 students), and Blue Sky Colony - 04 (10 students). See the Milbank School District 25-4 district page for the complete list.