- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Volga, SD
Sioux Valley High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Sioux Valley High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 466630000612
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sioux Valley High School - 01 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Volga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sioux Valley High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Volga, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Valley School District 05-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466630000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sioux Valley High School - 01 shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 466630000612 · Volga, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 17.8:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 (372 students)
Sioux Valley High School - 01 shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sioux Valley High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sioux Valley E
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
372 students
- This school
Sioux Valley High School - 01
214 students
- Sioux Valley M
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
156 students
What this shows Sioux Valley High School - 01 reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sioux Valley High School - 01 compares
Sioux Valley High School - 01 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 77% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$9,934
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Sioux Valley High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sioux Valley School District 05-5 reports $9,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sioux Valley High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sioux Valley High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Valley High School - 01
How many students attend Sioux Valley High School - 01?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 has 214 students enrolled. It is a high school in Volga, SD. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Valley High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Valley High School - 01 is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sioux Valley High School - 01?
6.7% of students at Sioux Valley High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Valley High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Sioux Valley High School - 01 is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Volga, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sioux Valley High School - 01?
Sioux Valley High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Sioux Valley High School - 01 rank among public schools in Volga?
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Valley High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Volga, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Besides Sioux Valley High School - 01, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 also operates Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 (372 students) and Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 (156 students). See the Sioux Valley School District 05-5 district page for the complete list.