Enrollment
97
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosholt, SD
Rosholt Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Rosholt Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466336000556
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosholt Elementary - 02 earns 43/100 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.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Rosholt · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosholt Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosholt Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rosholt, SD.
School address
District: Rosholt School District 54-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466336000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosholt Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosholt Elementary - 02
Rosholt Elementary - 02 is a mid-sized elementary school in Rosholt, South Dakota, enrolling 97 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.4% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 97 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 32.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Rosholt's elementary schools, it stands alongside White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 (22 students): Rosholt Elementary - 02 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 11:1).
Rosholt School District 54-4 also operates Rosholt High School - 01 (74 students) and Rosholt Middle School - 04 (42 students) alongside Rosholt Elementary - 02.
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 Rosholt Elementary - 02 compares
Rosholt Elementary - 02 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 5% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,731
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Rosholt Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosholt School District 54-4, which includes Rosholt Elementary - 02.
$13,731
Per student
+2%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 32.2%
Federal 32.6%
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 Rosholt Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosholt High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosholt Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosholt Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Rosholt
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~97 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rosholt Elementary - 02
How many students attend Rosholt Elementary - 02?
Rosholt Elementary - 02 has 97 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosholt, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosholt Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosholt Elementary - 02 is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosholt Elementary - 02?
27.4% of students at Rosholt Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosholt Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Rosholt Elementary - 02 is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Rosholt, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosholt Elementary - 02?
Rosholt Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rosholt Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Rosholt?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosholt Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rosholt, 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 Rosholt on the city page.
Is Rosholt Elementary - 02 a good school?
Rosholt Elementary - 02 earns 43/100 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. 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 Rosholt School District 54-4?
Besides Rosholt Elementary - 02, Rosholt School District 54-4 also operates Rosholt High School - 01 (74 students), Rosholt Middle School - 04 (42 students), and White Rock Colony Elementary - 03 (22 students). See the Rosholt School District 54-4 district page for the complete list.
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