- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkston, SD
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 465430000489
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Parkston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 has class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Parkston, SD.
School address
District: Parkston School District 33-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465430000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 465430000489 · Parkston, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 15.5:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students)
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkston Eleme
Parkston Elementary - 02
272 students
- Parkston High
Parkston High School - 01
112 students
- Parkston Middl 98
Parkston Middle School - 05
98 students
- This school 31
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
31 students
- Our Home 27
Our Home
27 students
- New Elm Spring 21
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
21 students
What this shows Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 compares
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 215% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 215% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 73% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,975
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Parkston School District 33-3 reports $11,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston Elementary - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkston High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkston Middle School - 05 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Our Home | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Parkston
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
How many students attend Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 has 31 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkston, SD. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
90.6% of students at Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Parkston, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03?
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 rank among schools in Parkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Parkston, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkston School District 33-3?
Besides Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03, Parkston School District 33-3 also operates Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students), Parkston High School - 01 (112 students), and Parkston Middle School - 05 (98 students). See the Parkston School District 33-3 district page for the complete list.