- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White River, SD
White River High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for White River High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 467857000754
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River High School - 01 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in White River · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White River High School - 01 has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White River High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in White River, SD.
School address
District: White River School District 47-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467857000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
White River High School - 01 held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 467857000754 · White River, SD High · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 9.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: White River Elementary - 02 (172 students)
White River High School - 01 held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
White River High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River El
White River Elementary - 02
172 students
- This school
White River High School - 01
112 students
- White River Mi
White River Middle School - 04
93 students
- Norris Element 43
Norris Elementary - 08
43 students
What this shows White River High School - 01 reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River High School - 01 compares
White River High School - 01 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 17% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$17,516
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 83.0%
White 11.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, White River High School - 01 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for White River School District 47-1 reports $17,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White River Middle School - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River High School - 01
How many students attend White River High School - 01?
White River High School - 01 has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in White River, SD. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at White River High School - 01 is 9.3:1, which is 32% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 White River High School - 01?
100.0% of students at White River High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at White River High School - 01 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 83.0% of enrollment, in White River, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River High School - 01?
White River High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 White River High School - 01 rank among public schools in White River?
By Resource Investment Index, White River High School - 01 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in White River, 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 White River School District 47-1?
Besides White River High School - 01, White River School District 47-1 also operates White River Elementary - 02 (172 students), White River Middle School - 04 (93 students), and Norris Elementary - 08 (43 students). See the White River School District 47-1 district page for the complete list.