- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willow Lake, SD
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Federal NCES profile for Willow Lake Elementary - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467935000755
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Willow Lake · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 has class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Lake Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Willow Lake, SD.
School address
District: Willow Lake School District 12-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467935000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 467935000755 · Willow Lake, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 17:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow Lake High School - 01 (69 students)
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
153 students
- Willow Lake Hi
Willow Lake High School - 01
69 students
- Willow Lake Mi 54
Willow Lake Middle School - 03
54 students
- Mayfield Colon 31
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
31 students
- Shamrock Colon 21
Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
21 students
- Collins Colony 16
Collins Colony Elementary - 06
16 students
What this shows Willow Lake Elementary - 02 reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Lake Elementary - 02 compares
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 18% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,529
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
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 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Willow Lake School District 12-3 reports $11,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Lake Elementary - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Lake High School - 01 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Lake Middle School - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collins Colony Elementary - 06 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Lake Elementary - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Lake Elementary - 02
How many students attend Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willow Lake, SD. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
23.6% of students at Willow Lake Elementary - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
The largest demographic group at Willow Lake Elementary - 02 is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Willow Lake, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Lake Elementary - 02?
Willow Lake Elementary - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Willow Lake Elementary - 02 rank among public schools in Willow Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Lake Elementary - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Willow Lake, 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 Willow Lake School District 12-3?
Besides Willow Lake Elementary - 02, Willow Lake School District 12-3 also operates Willow Lake High School - 01 (69 students), Willow Lake Middle School - 03 (54 students), and Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04 (31 students). See the Willow Lake School District 12-3 district page for the complete list.