At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
8
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
20%-15.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Abbott House Elementary - 06 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Mitchell, South Dakota. The school enrolls 8 students. It is part of the Mitchell School District 17-2 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
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
8 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMitchell School District 17-2
County46035
CityMitchell
ZIP57301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID464839001338
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment8
White6.7%
Black / African American13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.7%
Two or More Races13.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.7%
Black
13.3%
Two+
13.3%
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.