Enrollment
143
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mobridge, SD
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 468044100493
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mobridge · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mobridge, SD.
School address
District: Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468044100493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is a mid-sized elementary school in Mobridge, South Dakota, enrolling 143 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.0% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 143 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mobridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 (149 students): Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.5:1).
Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 also operates Mobridge High School - 01 (194 students) and Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 (149 students) alongside Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04.
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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 compares
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 13% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 67.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobridge-Pollock 62-6, which includes Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04.
$11,177
Per student
-17%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 36.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobridge High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mobridge Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Mobridge
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~143 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
How many students attend Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has 143 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mobridge, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
25.0% of students at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Mobridge, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 rank among public schools in Mobridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mobridge, 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 Mobridge on the city page.
Is Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 a good school?
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Mobridge-Pollock 62-6?
Besides Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04, Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 also operates Mobridge High School - 01 (194 students), Freeman Davis Elementary - 03 (149 students), and Mobridge Middle School - 02 (110 students). See the Mobridge-Pollock 62-6 district page for the complete list.
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