Enrollment
453
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 463548001373
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 — Huron, SD
Federal NCES profile for Washington 4-5 Center - 20, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Huron School District 02-2 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington 4-5 Center - 20 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 reports 453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 85% above the South Dakota average and 3% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 453 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Huron School District 02-2 spends $13,519 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.9% from local sources (property taxes), 42.5% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington 4-5 Center - 20 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 85% | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 85% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 72% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 453 Top 88% in South Dakota — larger than 12% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.4% +85% vs state
NCES ID 463548001373
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 34.7%
Asian 23.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 453:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron School District 02-2, which includes Washington 4-5 Center - 20.
$13,519
Per student
-16%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 21.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
Similar elementary schools in Huron
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
Standard public school
474 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Standard public school
467 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
Standard public school
18 students 15:1 students per teacher
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
Standard public school
16 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Washington 4-5 Center - 20
How many students attend Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 has 453 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Huron, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
53.4% of students at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
The largest demographic group at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Huron, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.