- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Box Elder, SD
Patriot Elementary -06
Federal NCES profile for Patriot Elementary -06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 461941001384
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot Elementary -06 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Box Elder · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot Elementary -06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary -06 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Box Elder, SD.
School address
District: Douglas School District 51-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461941001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Patriot Elementary -06 grew from 890 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 461941001384 · Box Elder, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 14.7:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School - 03 (739 students)
Patriot Elementary -06 grew from 890 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Patriot Elementary -06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Patriot Elementary -06
982 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School - 03
739 students
- Douglas Middle
Douglas Middle School - 01
633 students
- Vandenberg Ele
Vandenberg Elementary - 02
454 students
What this shows Patriot Elementary -06 reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriot Elementary -06 compares
Patriot Elementary -06 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 18% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,597
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Patriot Elementary -06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Douglas School District 51-1 reports $11,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patriot Elementary -06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Middle School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patriot Elementary -06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Box Elder
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patriot Elementary -06
How many students attend Patriot Elementary -06?
Patriot Elementary -06 has 982 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Box Elder, SD. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary -06?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Elementary -06 is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patriot Elementary -06?
23.6% of students at Patriot Elementary -06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot Elementary -06?
The largest demographic group at Patriot Elementary -06 is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Box Elder, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot Elementary -06?
Patriot Elementary -06 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Patriot Elementary -06 rank among public schools in Box Elder?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Elementary -06 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Box Elder, 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 Douglas School District 51-1?
Besides Patriot Elementary -06, Douglas School District 51-1 also operates Douglas High School - 03 (739 students), Douglas Middle School - 01 (633 students), and Vandenberg Elementary - 02 (454 students). See the Douglas School District 51-1 district page for the complete list.