- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parkston, SD
Parkston High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Parkston High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 465430000492
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkston High School - 01 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Parkston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkston High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkston High School - 01 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Parkston, SD.
School address
District: Parkston School District 33-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465430000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Parkston High School - 01 held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 465430000492 · Parkston, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 9.3:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students)
Parkston High School - 01 held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Parkston High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkston Eleme
Parkston Elementary - 02
272 students
- This school
Parkston High School - 01
112 students
- Parkston Middl 98
Parkston Middle School - 05
98 students
- Old Elm Spring 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 Parkston High School - 01 reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkston High School - 01 compares
Parkston High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 43% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 17% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Parkston High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Parkston High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkston Middle School - 05 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Our Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkston High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkston High School - 01
How many students attend Parkston High School - 01?
Parkston High School - 01 has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parkston, SD. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkston High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkston High School - 01 is 9.3:1, which is 32% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Parkston High School - 01?
16.4% of students at Parkston 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 Parkston High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Parkston High School - 01 is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Parkston, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkston High School - 01?
Parkston High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Parkston High School - 01 rank among public schools in Parkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkston High School - 01 ranks #4 of 5 public 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 public schools in Parkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkston School District 33-3?
Besides Parkston High School - 01, Parkston School District 33-3 also operates Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students), Parkston Middle School - 05 (98 students), and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 (31 students). See the Parkston School District 33-3 district page for the complete list.