- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, SD
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
Federal NCES profile for West Central Hartford Elementary - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 463171000777
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 has class sizes larger than 87% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hartford, SD.
School address
District: West Central School District 49-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463171000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 463171000777 · Hartford, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 17.5:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central High School - 01 (408 students)
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central H
West Central High School - 01
408 students
- This school
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
368 students
- West Central H
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
310 students
- West Central M
West Central Middle School - 04
297 students
- Falls Academy 29
Falls Academy - 08
29 students
- Brighten Trans 6
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
6 students
What this shows West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 compares
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 78% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,992
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for West Central School District 49-7 reports $10,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falls Academy - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Hartford Elementary - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
How many students attend West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, SD. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
6.4% of students at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
The largest demographic group at West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Hartford, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Hartford Elementary - 05?
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 rank among public schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Hartford Elementary - 05 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hartford, 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 West Central School District 49-7?
Besides West Central Hartford Elementary - 05, West Central School District 49-7 also operates West Central High School - 01 (408 students), West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02 (310 students), and West Central Middle School - 04 (297 students). See the West Central School District 49-7 district page for the complete list.