Enrollment
8
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Langford, SD
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92
Federal NCES profile for Premier Learning Academy High School - 92, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 464086001429
👥 S:T ratio 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Dakota.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Langford · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 8
- students enrolled
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Langford, SD.
School address
District: Langford Area 45-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464086001429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Premier Learning Academy High School - 92
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 is a small high school in Langford, South Dakota, enrolling 8 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 is leaner than roughly 89% of South Dakota schools and 41% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of South Dakota schools, with 8 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among Langford's high schools, it stands alongside Langford Area High School - 01 (59 students): Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 11.8:1).
Langford Area 45-5 also operates Langford Area Elementary - 02 (111 students) and Langford Area High School - 01 (59 students) alongside Premier Learning Academy High School - 92.
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 Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 compares
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 11% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Langford Area 45-5, which includes Premier Learning Academy High School - 92.
$13,290
Per student
-1%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 21.1%
Federal 13.6%
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 Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Area Elementary - 02 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langford Area High School - 01 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langford Area Middle School - 03 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Colony Elementary - 04 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Premier Learning Academy High School - 92's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools in Langford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~8 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Premier Learning Academy High School - 92
How many students attend Premier Learning Academy High School - 92?
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 has 8 students enrolled. It is a high school in Langford, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier Learning Academy High School - 92?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier Learning Academy High School - 92?
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 rank among public schools in Langford?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Langford, 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 Langford on the city page.
Is Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 a good school?
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Dakota. 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 Langford Area 45-5?
Besides Premier Learning Academy High School - 92, Langford Area 45-5 also operates Langford Area Elementary - 02 (111 students), Langford Area High School - 01 (59 students), and Langford Area Middle School - 03 (44 students). See the Langford Area 45-5 district page for the complete list.
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