At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
681
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
19%-16pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Brandon Elementary - 03 is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Brandon, South Dakota. The school enrolls 681 students. It is part of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 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
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictBrandon Valley School District 49-2
County46099
CityBrandon
ZIP57005
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460795000414
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment681
White79.3%
Hispanic / Latino7.4%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Two or More Races7.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.3%
Hispanic
7.4%
Black
4.8%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
7.1%
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.