At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 192
85
Total Enrollment
State avg: 35%
25%-10.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Selby Elementary - 02 is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Selby, South Dakota. The school enrolls 85 students. It is part of the Selby Area School District 62-5 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
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
25% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 35% state average)
Intimate school community
85 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSelby Area School District 62-5
County46129
CitySelby
ZIP57472
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID460102801032
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment85
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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.