- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pierre, SD
T F Riggs High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for T F Riggs High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 465526000500
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T F Riggs High School - 01 earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pierre · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
T F Riggs High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pierre, SD.
School address
District: Pierre School District 32-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465526000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
T F Riggs High School - 01 held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 465526000500 · Pierre, SD High · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 17.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 (672 students)
T F Riggs High School - 01 held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
T F Riggs High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
T F Riggs High School - 01
855 students
- Georgia Morse
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
672 students
- Buchanan Eleme
Buchanan Elementary - 03
432 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary - 08
413 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary - 06
377 students
What this shows T F Riggs High School - 01 reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How T F Riggs High School - 01 compares
T F Riggs High School - 01 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$10,579
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.7%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, T F Riggs High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Pierre School District 32-2 reports $10,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T F Riggs High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T F Riggs High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about T F Riggs High School - 01
How many students attend T F Riggs High School - 01?
T F Riggs High School - 01 has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pierre, SD. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T F Riggs High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at T F Riggs High School - 01 is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T F Riggs High School - 01?
14.4% of students at T F Riggs 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 T F Riggs High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at T F Riggs High School - 01 is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Pierre, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T F Riggs High School - 01?
T F Riggs High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 T F Riggs High School - 01 rank among public schools in Pierre?
By Resource Investment Index, T F Riggs High School - 01 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pierre, 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 Pierre on the city page.
What other schools are in Pierre School District 32-2?
Besides T F Riggs High School - 01, Pierre School District 32-2 also operates Georgia Morse Middle School - 02 (672 students), Buchanan Elementary - 03 (432 students), and Kennedy Elementary - 08 (413 students). See the Pierre School District 32-2 district page for the complete list.