- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakpala, SD
Wakpala Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Wakpala Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 467560000698
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakpala Elementary - 02 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wakpala · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakpala Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wakpala, SD.
School address
District: Smee School District 15-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467560000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wakpala Elementary - 02 held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 467560000698 · Wakpala, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 9.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakpala Middle School - 04 (41 students)
Wakpala Elementary - 02 held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wakpala Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wakpala Elementary - 02
95 students
- Wakpala Middle
Wakpala Middle School - 04
41 students
- Wakpala High S
Wakpala High School - 01
38 students
What this shows Wakpala Elementary - 02 reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakpala Elementary - 02 compares
Wakpala Elementary - 02 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 18% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$23,649
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.8%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Wakpala Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Smee School District 15-3 reports $23,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakpala Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakpala Middle School - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakpala High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakpala Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakpala Elementary - 02
How many students attend Wakpala Elementary - 02?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 has 95 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakpala, SD. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakpala Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakpala Elementary - 02 is 9.5:1, which is 30% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Wakpala Elementary - 02?
100.0% of students at Wakpala Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakpala Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Wakpala Elementary - 02 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.8% of enrollment, in Wakpala, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakpala Elementary - 02?
Wakpala Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Wakpala Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Wakpala?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakpala Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wakpala, 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 Smee School District 15-3?
Besides Wakpala Elementary - 02, Smee School District 15-3 also operates Wakpala Middle School - 04 (41 students) and Wakpala High School - 01 (38 students). See the Smee School District 15-3 district page for the complete list.