- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yankton, SD
Yankton High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Yankton High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 468043000798
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yankton High School - 01 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Yankton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yankton High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 90% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yankton High School - 01 ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Yankton, SD.
School address
District: Yankton School District 63-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468043000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Yankton High School - 01 held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 468043000798 · Yankton, SD High · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 18.1:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Yankton Middle School - 02 (608 students)
Yankton High School - 01 held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Yankton High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Yankton High School - 01
923 students
- Yankton Middle
Yankton Middle School - 02
608 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary - 04
416 students
- Beadle Element
Beadle Elementary - 03
412 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary - 06
391 students
- Stewart Elemen 271
Stewart Elementary - 05
271 students
What this shows Yankton High School - 01 reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yankton High School - 01 compares
Yankton 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 42% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$10,904
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Yankton High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Yankton School District 63-3 reports $10,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yankton High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beadle Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yankton High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Yankton High School - 01
How many students attend Yankton High School - 01?
Yankton High School - 01 has 923 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yankton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yankton High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Yankton High School - 01 is 18.1:1, which is 33% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yankton High School - 01?
16.6% of students at Yankton 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 Yankton High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Yankton High School - 01 is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Yankton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yankton High School - 01?
Yankton High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yankton High School - 01 rank among public schools in Yankton?
By Resource Investment Index, Yankton High School - 01 ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Yankton, 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 Yankton on the city page.
What other schools are in Yankton School District 63-3?
Besides Yankton High School - 01, Yankton School District 63-3 also operates Yankton Middle School - 02 (608 students), Lincoln Elementary - 04 (416 students), and Beadle Elementary - 03 (412 students). See the Yankton School District 63-3 district page for the complete list.