At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
98
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
19%-18.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Frederick Area Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Frederick, South Dakota. The school enrolls 98 students. It is part of the Frederick Area School District 06-2 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
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 38% state average)
Intimate school community
98 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictFrederick Area School District 06-2
County46013
CityFrederick
ZIP57441
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID462140000189
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment98
White92.9%
Hispanic / Latino2.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.9%
Hispanic
2.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.1%
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.