- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waverly, SD
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467674000721
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waverly, SD.
School address
District: Waverly School District 14-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467674000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 467674000721 · Waverly, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 14.2:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 (86 students)
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
128 students
- Waverly-South
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01
86 students
- Waverly-South
Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03
69 students
What this shows Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 compares
Waverly-South Shore 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 29% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,520
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Waverly School District 14-5 reports $12,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02
How many students attend Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02?
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waverly, SD. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02?
20.5% of students at Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Waverly, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02?
Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly School District 14-5?
Besides Waverly-South Shore Elementary - 02, Waverly School District 14-5 also operates Waverly-South Shore High School - 01 (86 students) and Waverly-South Shore Middle School - 03 (69 students). See the Waverly School District 14-5 district page for the complete list.