- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, SD
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Valley Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464494000776
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 96% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colton, SD.
School address
District: Tri-Valley School District 49-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464494000776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-198 students YoY
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-56.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-198 students YoY 464494000776 · Colton, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 5.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-Valley High School - 01 (297 students)
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-56.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-Valley Hig
Tri-Valley High School - 01
297 students
- Tri-Valley Int
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
296 students
- This school
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02
154 students
What this shows Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 60% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 55% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 4% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$12,004
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 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-Valley School District 49-6 reports $12,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Valley Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Colton
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-Valley Elementary - 02
How many students attend Tri-Valley Elementary - 02?
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 has 154 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), down 198.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 is 5.5:1, which is 60% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 65% 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 Tri-Valley Elementary - 02?
13.1% of students at Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-Valley Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Colton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Valley Elementary - 02?
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colton, 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 Tri-Valley School District 49-6?
Besides Tri-Valley Elementary - 02, Tri-Valley School District 49-6 also operates Tri-Valley High School - 01 (297 students) and Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 (296 students). See the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 district page for the complete list.