At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
383
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
32%-3.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Jefferson Elementary - 06 is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Pierre, South Dakota. The school enrolls 383 students. It is part of the Pierre School District 32-2 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
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPierre School District 32-2
County46065
CityPierre
ZIP57501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID465526000495
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment383
White62.6%
Hispanic / Latino4.4%
Black / African American0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.2%
Two or More Races12.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
62.6%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
0.7%
Two+
12.1%
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.