- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, SD
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464494000406
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colton, SD.
School address
District: Tri-Valley School District 49-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464494000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 464494000406 · Colton, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.8:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-Valley High School - 01 (297 students)
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-Valley Hig
Tri-Valley High School - 01
297 students
- This school
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
296 students
- Tri-Valley Ele
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02
154 students
What this shows Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 compares
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 74% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
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 Intermediate School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
How many students attend Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03?
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03?
7.6% of students at Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Colton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03?
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03 ranks #2 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 Intermediate School - 03, Tri-Valley School District 49-6 also operates Tri-Valley High School - 01 (297 students) and Tri-Valley Elementary - 02 (154 students). See the Tri-Valley School District 49-6 district page for the complete list.