- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newell, SD
Newell Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Newell Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 465085000468
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell Elementary - 02 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newell, SD.
School address
District: Newell School District 09-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465085000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Newell Elementary - 02 shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-17.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 465085000468 · Newell, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Newell High School - 01 (58 students)
Newell Elementary - 02 shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-17.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Newell Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newell Elementary - 02
124 students
- Newell High Sc
Newell High School - 01
58 students
- Newell Middle 48
Newell Middle School - 04
48 students
What this shows Newell Elementary - 02 reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newell Elementary - 02 compares
Newell Elementary - 02 is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 10% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,872
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Newell Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Newell School District 09-2 reports $12,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newell Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newell Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newell Elementary - 02
How many students attend Newell Elementary - 02?
Newell Elementary - 02 has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newell, SD. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell Elementary - 02 is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newell Elementary - 02?
31.6% of students at Newell Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Newell Elementary - 02 is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Newell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell Elementary - 02?
Newell Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newell Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Newell?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newell, 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 Newell School District 09-2?
Besides Newell Elementary - 02, Newell School District 09-2 also operates Newell High School - 01 (58 students) and Newell Middle School - 04 (48 students). See the Newell School District 09-2 district page for the complete list.