- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newell, SD
Newell High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Newell High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 465085000469
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell High School - 01 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newell, SD.
School address
District: Newell School District 09-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465085000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Newell High School - 01 shrank from 75 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 465085000469 · Newell, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 8.3:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Newell Elementary - 02 (124 students)
Newell High School - 01 shrank from 75 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Newell High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newell Element
Newell Elementary - 02
124 students
- This school
Newell High School - 01
58 students
- Newell Middle 48
Newell Middle School - 04
48 students
What this shows Newell High School - 01 reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newell High School - 01 compares
Newell High School - 01 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 21% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 13% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Newell High School - 01 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newell Middle School - 04 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell High School - 01'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 high 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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newell High School - 01
How many students attend Newell High School - 01?
Newell High School - 01 has 58 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newell, SD. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell High School - 01 is 8.3:1, which is 39% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 47% 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 Newell High School - 01?
22.7% of students at Newell High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Newell High School - 01 is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Newell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell High School - 01?
Newell High School - 01 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 High School - 01 rank among public schools in Newell?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell High School - 01 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 High School - 01, Newell School District 09-2 also operates Newell Elementary - 02 (124 students) and Newell Middle School - 04 (48 students). See the Newell School District 09-2 district page for the complete list.