At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
13
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
39%+0.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
3.0:1
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 13 students. It is part of the Mitchell School District 17-2 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
3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
13 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 Enrollment13
White38.5%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native53.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
38.5%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
7.7%
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.