- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brandon, SD
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Federal NCES profile for Robert Bennis Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460795001237
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Brandon, SD.
School address
District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460795001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 460795001237 · Brandon, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 16.9:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students)
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley High School - 01
1,381 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
829 students
- Brandon Valley
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
759 students
- Brandon Elemen
Brandon Elementary - 03
728 students
- This school 542
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
542 students
- Fred Assam Ele 531
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
531 students
What this shows Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 compares
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 80% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,306
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Brandon Valley School District 49-2 reports $10,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valley High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Bennis Elementary - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Brandon
3 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
How many students attend Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brandon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
5.9% of students at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Brandon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Bennis Elementary - 05?
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 rank among elementary schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Bennis Elementary - 05 ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Brandon, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon Valley School District 49-2?
Besides Robert Bennis Elementary - 05, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 also operates Brandon Valley High School - 01 (1,381 students), Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07 (829 students), and Brandon Valley Middle School - 02 (759 students). See the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 district page for the complete list.