- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redfield, SD
Redfield Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Redfield Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466045000551
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redfield Elementary - 03 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Redfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Redfield Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redfield Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Redfield, SD.
School address
District: Redfield School District 56-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466045000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Redfield Elementary - 03 held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 466045000551 · Redfield, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.3:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Redfield High School - 01 (153 students)
Redfield Elementary - 03 held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Redfield Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redfield Elementary - 03
271 students
- Redfield High
Redfield High School - 01
153 students
- Redfield Middl 91
Redfield Middle School - 02
91 students
- Turtle Creek H 8
Turtle Creek High School - 04
8 students
- Redfield Virtu 1
Redfield Virtual School - 92
1 students
What this shows Redfield Elementary - 03 reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redfield Elementary - 03 compares
Redfield Elementary - 03 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 11% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,962
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Redfield Elementary - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Redfield School District 56-4 reports $12,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redfield Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redfield Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turtle Creek High School - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redfield Virtual School - 92 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redfield Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redfield Elementary - 03
How many students attend Redfield Elementary - 03?
Redfield Elementary - 03 has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redfield, SD. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redfield Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Redfield Elementary - 03 is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Redfield Elementary - 03?
25.6% of students at Redfield Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redfield Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Redfield Elementary - 03 is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Redfield, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redfield Elementary - 03?
Redfield Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Redfield Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Redfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Redfield Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Redfield, 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 Redfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Redfield School District 56-4?
Besides Redfield Elementary - 03, Redfield School District 56-4 also operates Redfield High School - 01 (153 students), Redfield Middle School - 02 (91 students), and Turtle Creek High School - 04 (8 students). See the Redfield School District 56-4 district page for the complete list.