At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 191
155
Total Enrollment
State avg: 38%
27%-11.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Ethan Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Ethan, South Dakota. The school enrolls 155 students. It is part of the Ethan School District 17-1 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
Intimate school community
155 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictEthan School District 17-1
County46035
CityEthan
ZIP57334
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID462250000193
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment155
White90.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.6%
Black / African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
90.3%
Hispanic
2.6%
Black
0.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.5%
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.