At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
21
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
67%+31.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Interior Elementary - 09 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Interior, South Dakota. The school enrolls 21 students. It is part of the Kadoka Area School District 35-2 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against South Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
21 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictKadoka Area School District 35-2
County46071
CityInterior
ZIP57750
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID468043701245
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment21
White24.2%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native72.7%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
24.2%
Hispanic
3.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.