Enrollment
124
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newell Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newell Elementary - 02
Newell Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newell, South Dakota, enrolling 124 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 124 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Newell School District 09-2 also operates Newell High School - 01 (58 students) and Newell Middle School - 04 (48 students) alongside Newell 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 Newell Elementary - 02 compares
Newell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,238
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newell School District 09-2, which includes Newell Elementary - 02.
$13,238
Per student
-2%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 26.0%
Federal 23.8%
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 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
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newell on the city page.
Is Newell Elementary - 02 a good school?
Newell Elementary - 02 earns 41/100 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 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.
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