Enrollment
465
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winner, SD
Winner Elementary - 04
Federal NCES profile for Winner Elementary - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467971000479
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winner Elementary - 04 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Winner · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winner Elementary - 04 has class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winner Elementary - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winner, SD.
School address
District: Winner School District 59-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467971000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winner Elementary - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winner Elementary - 04
Winner Elementary - 04 is a large combined-grade school in Winner, South Dakota, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 465 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winner School District 59-2 also operates Winner High School - 01 (203 students) and Winner Middle School - 02 (159 students) alongside Winner Elementary - 04.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winner Elementary - 04 compares
Winner Elementary - 04 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 33% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 73% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Winner Elementary - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winner School District 59-2, which includes Winner Elementary - 04.
$11,049
Per student
-18%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 24.8%
Federal 29.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Winner Elementary - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner High School - 01 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winner Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winner Elementary - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winner Elementary - 04
How many students attend Winner Elementary - 04?
Winner Elementary - 04 has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winner, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winner Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Winner Elementary - 04 is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winner Elementary - 04?
38.3% of students at Winner Elementary - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winner Elementary - 04?
The largest demographic group at Winner Elementary - 04 is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Winner, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winner Elementary - 04?
Winner Elementary - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winner Elementary - 04 rank among public schools in Winner?
By Resource Investment Index, Winner Elementary - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winner, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winner on the city page.
Is Winner Elementary - 04 a good school?
Winner Elementary - 04 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winner School District 59-2?
Besides Winner Elementary - 04, Winner School District 59-2 also operates Winner High School - 01 (203 students) and Winner Middle School - 02 (159 students). See the Winner School District 59-2 district page for the complete list.
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