At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
5
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
100%+62.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Klein Elementary - 08 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Valentine, South Dakota. The school enrolls 5 students. It is part of the Todd County School District 66-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
5 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictTodd County School District 66-1
County46121
CityValentine
ZIP69201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID467209000503
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment5
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian20.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races20.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
20.0%
Two+
20.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.