Enrollment
21
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mitchell, SD
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Federal NCES profile for Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464839000445
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Mitchell · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 21
- students enrolled
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 has class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Mitchell, SD.
School address
District: Mitchell School District 17-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464839000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is a small elementary school in Mitchell, South Dakota, enrolling 21 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 96% of South Dakota schools and 54% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 21 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
The surrounding Mitchell School District 17-2 spends $10,109 per pupil, 25% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mitchell's elementary schools, it stands alongside L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 (438 students): Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 13.3:1).
Mitchell School District 17-2 also operates Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students) and Mitchell Middle School - 02 (578 students) alongside Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11.
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 Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 compares
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mitchell School District 17-2, which includes Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11.
$10,109
Per student
-25%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 39.1%
Federal 14.8%
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 Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High School - 01 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Middle School - 02 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Mitchell
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
L. B. Williams Elementary - 03
Standard public school
438 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04
Standard public school
379 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary - 05
Standard public school
290 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Abbott House Elementary - 06
Standard public school
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~21 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11
How many students attend Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 has 21 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mitchell, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is 21:1, which is 54% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
The largest demographic group at Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Mitchell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 rank among elementary schools in Mitchell?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Mitchell, 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 Mitchell on the city page.
Is Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 a good school?
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. 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 Mitchell School District 17-2?
Besides Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11, Mitchell School District 17-2 also operates Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students), Mitchell Middle School - 02 (578 students), and L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 (438 students). See the Mitchell School District 17-2 district page for the complete list.
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