- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waubay, SD
Waubay Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Waubay Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467668000719
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waubay Elementary - 02 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waubay · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waubay Elementary - 02 has class sizes smaller than 86% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waubay, SD.
School address
District: Waubay School District 18-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467668000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Waubay Elementary - 02 shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 467668000719 · Waubay, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 8.8:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Waubay High School - 01 (65 students)
Waubay Elementary - 02 shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Waubay Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waubay Elementary - 02
88 students
- Waubay High Sc
Waubay High School - 01
65 students
- Waubay Middle 24
Waubay Middle School - 03
24 students
What this shows Waubay Elementary - 02 reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waubay Elementary - 02 compares
Waubay Elementary - 02 is a shrinking 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 14% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
Two or More 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Waubay Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Waubay School District 18-3 reports $15,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waubay Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubay High School - 01 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waubay Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waubay Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide other 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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waubay Elementary - 02
How many students attend Waubay Elementary - 02?
Waubay Elementary - 02 has 88 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waubay, SD. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubay Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubay Elementary - 02 is 8.8:1, which is 35% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 44% 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 Waubay Elementary - 02?
36.8% of students at Waubay Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waubay Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Waubay Elementary - 02 is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Waubay, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waubay Elementary - 02?
Waubay Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Waubay Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Waubay?
By Resource Investment Index, Waubay Elementary - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waubay, 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 Waubay School District 18-3?
Besides Waubay Elementary - 02, Waubay School District 18-3 also operates Waubay High School - 01 (65 students) and Waubay Middle School - 03 (24 students). See the Waubay School District 18-3 district page for the complete list.