- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scotland, SD
Scotland Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Scotland Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 466518000568
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotland Elementary - 02 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Scotland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotland Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Scotland, SD.
School address
District: Scotland School District 04-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466518000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Scotland Elementary - 02 shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 466518000568 · Scotland, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 14.3:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland Middle School - 05 (84 students)
Scotland Elementary - 02 shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Scotland Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scotland Elementary - 02
114 students
- Scotland Middl
Scotland Middle School - 05
84 students
- Scotland High
Scotland High School - 01
64 students
What this shows Scotland Elementary - 02 reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotland Elementary - 02 compares
Scotland Elementary - 02 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 38% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,593
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 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Scotland Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Scotland School District 04-3 reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scotland Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland Middle School - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotland High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotland Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scotland Elementary - 02
How many students attend Scotland Elementary - 02?
Scotland Elementary - 02 has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scotland, SD. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland Elementary - 02 is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotland Elementary - 02?
17.9% of students at Scotland Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotland Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Scotland Elementary - 02 is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Scotland, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotland Elementary - 02?
Scotland Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Scotland Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Scotland?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Scotland, 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 Scotland on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotland School District 04-3?
Besides Scotland Elementary - 02, Scotland School District 04-3 also operates Scotland Middle School - 05 (84 students) and Scotland High School - 01 (64 students). See the Scotland School District 04-3 district page for the complete list.