- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sturgis, SD
Sturgis Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Sturgis Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466993000637
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgis Elementary - 03 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgis Elementary - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sturgis, SD.
School address
District: Meade School District 46-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466993000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sturgis Elementary - 03 held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 466993000637 · Sturgis, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 12.6:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (845 students)
Sturgis Elementary - 03 held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sturgis Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgis Brown
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
845 students
- This school
Sturgis Elementary - 03
531 students
- Piedmont Valle
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
514 students
- Sturgis Willia
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
490 students
- Stagebarn Midd
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
432 students
- Whitewood Elem 138
Whitewood Elementary - 04
138 students
What this shows Sturgis Elementary - 03 reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgis Elementary - 03 compares
Sturgis Elementary - 03 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 21% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$9,885
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Sturgis Elementary - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meade School District 46-1 reports $9,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgis Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Brown High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagebarn Middle School - 10 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewood Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgis Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Sturgis
1 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgis Elementary - 03
How many students attend Sturgis Elementary - 03?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sturgis, SD. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Elementary - 03 is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgis Elementary - 03?
22.8% of students at Sturgis Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgis Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Sturgis Elementary - 03 is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Sturgis, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgis Elementary - 03?
Sturgis Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Sturgis Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sturgis, 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 Meade School District 46-1?
Besides Sturgis Elementary - 03, Meade School District 46-1 also operates Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (845 students), Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 (514 students), and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (490 students). See the Meade School District 46-1 district page for the complete list.