- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renner, SD
Renberg Elementary - 42
Federal NCES profile for Renberg Elementary - 42, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466627000606
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renberg Elementary - 42 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 155
- students enrolled
Renberg Elementary - 42 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Renberg Elementary - 42 shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-24.7%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 466627000606 · Renner, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 14.1:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Renberg Elementary - 42 shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-24.7%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Renberg Elementary - 42 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 155
Renberg Elementary - 42
155 students
What this shows Renberg Elementary - 42 reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renberg Elementary - 42 compares
Renberg Elementary - 42 is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 57% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$11,456
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
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Renberg Elementary - 42 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renberg Elementary - 42 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renberg Elementary - 42's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renberg Elementary - 42
How many students attend Renberg Elementary - 42?
Renberg Elementary - 42 has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renner, SD. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renberg Elementary - 42?
The student-teacher ratio at Renberg Elementary - 42 is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renberg Elementary - 42?
45.1% of students at Renberg Elementary - 42 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renberg Elementary - 42?
The largest demographic group at Renberg Elementary - 42 is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Renner, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renberg Elementary - 42?
Renberg Elementary - 42 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Renberg Elementary - 42, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.