Enrollment
145
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warner, SD
Warner Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Warner Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 467602000708
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warner Elementary - 02 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Warner · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Warner Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warner, SD.
School address
District: Warner School District 06-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467602000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warner Elementary - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warner Elementary - 02
Warner Elementary - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warner, South Dakota, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the South Dakota average.
With 145 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Warner School District 06-5 spends $10,594 per pupil, 21% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Warner School District 06-5 also operates Warner High School - 01 (85 students) and Warner Middle School - 03 (83 students) alongside Warner Elementary - 02.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warner Elementary - 02 compares
Warner Elementary - 02 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 84% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Warner Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warner School District 06-5, which includes Warner Elementary - 02.
$10,594
Per student
-21%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 42.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Warner Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warner Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Warner Elementary - 02
How many students attend Warner Elementary - 02?
Warner Elementary - 02 has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warner, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Warner Elementary - 02 is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warner Elementary - 02?
4.5% of students at Warner Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warner Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Warner Elementary - 02 is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Warner, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warner Elementary - 02?
Warner Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Warner Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Warner?
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warner, 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 Warner on the city page.
Is Warner Elementary - 02 a good school?
Warner Elementary - 02 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Warner School District 06-5?
Besides Warner Elementary - 02, Warner School District 06-5 also operates Warner High School - 01 (85 students) and Warner Middle School - 03 (83 students). See the Warner School District 06-5 district page for the complete list.
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