- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tripp, SD
Tripp Elementary - 03
Federal NCES profile for Tripp Elementary - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467245000062
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tripp Elementary - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tripp · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tripp Elementary - 03 has class sizes smaller than 81% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tripp, SD.
School address
District: Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467245000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 467245000062 · Tripp, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 9.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tripp-Delmont High School - 01 (33 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Tripp. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Tripp Elementary - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tripp Elementary - 03
88 students
- Tripp-Delmont 33
Tripp-Delmont High School - 01
33 students
- Clearfield Col 26
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
26 students
- Tripp-Delmont 18
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02
18 students
- Greenwood Colo 3
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
3 students
What this shows Tripp Elementary - 03 reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tripp Elementary - 03 compares
Tripp Elementary - 03 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 17% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 19% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$16,190
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Tripp Elementary - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5, which includes Tripp Elementary - 03.
$16,190
Per student
+16%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,985
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 18.0%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tripp Elementary - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp-Delmont High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tripp Elementary - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tripp Elementary - 03
How many students attend Tripp Elementary - 03?
Tripp Elementary - 03 has 88 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tripp, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripp Elementary - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripp Elementary - 03 is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 Tripp Elementary - 03?
33.7% of students at Tripp Elementary - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tripp Elementary - 03?
The largest demographic group at Tripp Elementary - 03 is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Tripp, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tripp Elementary - 03?
Tripp Elementary - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Tripp Elementary - 03 rank among public schools in Tripp?
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp Elementary - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tripp, 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 Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
Besides Tripp Elementary - 03, Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 also operates Tripp-Delmont High School - 01 (33 students), Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 (26 students), and Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 (18 students). See the Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 district page for the complete list.
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