- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huron, SD
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
Federal NCES profile for Washington 4-5 Center - 20, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 463548001373
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Huron · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 has class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington 4-5 Center - 20 ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Huron, SD.
School address
District: Huron School District 02-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463548001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 463548001373 · Huron, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 16.2:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School - 01 (852 students)
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School - 01
852 students
- Huron Middle S
Huron Middle School - 02
716 students
- Madison 2-3 Ce
Madison 2-3 Center - 19
474 students
- Buchanan K-1 C
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
467 students
- This school
Washington 4-5 Center - 20
453 students
- Our Home Asap 23
Our Home Asap - 12
23 students
What this shows Washington 4-5 Center - 20 reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington 4-5 Center - 20 compares
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 85% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,082
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Huron School District 02-2 reports $12,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington 4-5 Center - 20 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huron Middle School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Our Home Asap - 12 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 4-5 Center - 20's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 16.9:1 students per teacher
Buchanan K-1 Center - 18
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Riverside Colony Elementary - 15
Standard public school
18 students 18:1 students per teacher
Huron Colony Elementary - 13
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~453 students)
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 an elementary school in Huron, SD. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington 4-5 Center - 20 is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Huron, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington 4-5 Center - 20?
Washington 4-5 Center - 20 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Washington 4-5 Center - 20 rank among elementary schools in Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington 4-5 Center - 20 ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Huron, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huron on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron School District 02-2?
Besides Washington 4-5 Center - 20, Huron School District 02-2 also operates Huron High School - 01 (852 students), Huron Middle School - 02 (716 students), and Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474 students). See the Huron School District 02-2 district page for the complete list.