- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watertown, SD
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Federal NCES profile for Watertown Intermediate School - 13, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 467662001378
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Watertown, SD.
School address
District: Watertown School District 14-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467662001378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 467662001378 · Watertown, SD Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students)
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School - 01
1,222 students
- Watertown Midd
Watertown Middle School - 02
575 students
- This school
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
532 students
- Lincoln Elemen 361
Lincoln Elementary - 05
361 students
- Jefferson Elem 333
Jefferson Elementary - 09
333 students
- Mckinley Eleme 296
Mckinley Elementary - 06
296 students
What this shows Watertown Intermediate School - 13 reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown Intermediate School - 13 compares
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 26% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$10,402
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown School District 14-4 reports $10,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown Intermediate School - 13 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown Intermediate School - 13's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Watertown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Intermediate School - 13
How many students attend Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watertown, SD. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
21.2% of students at Watertown Intermediate School - 13 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
The largest demographic group at Watertown Intermediate School - 13 is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Watertown, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown Intermediate School - 13?
Watertown Intermediate School - 13 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Watertown Intermediate School - 13 rank among elementary schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Intermediate School - 13 ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Watertown, 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 Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Besides Watertown Intermediate School - 13, Watertown School District 14-4 also operates Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students), Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students), and Lincoln Elementary - 05 (361 students). See the Watertown School District 14-4 district page for the complete list.