Enrollment
51
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Andes, SD
Andes Central Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Andes Central Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463954000850
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andes Central Middle School - 04 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lake Andes · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Andes Central Middle School - 04 has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andes Central Middle School - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Andes, SD.
School address
District: Andes Central School District 11-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463954000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+247% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andes Central Middle School - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andes Central Middle School - 04
Andes Central Middle School - 04 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lake Andes, South Dakota, enrolling 51 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Andes Central Middle School - 04 is leaner than roughly 92% of South Dakota schools and 46% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 247% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 51 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (51%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 102 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Andes Central School District 11-1 spends $17,379 per pupil, 29% above the South Dakota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 56.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Andes Central School District 11-1 also operates Andes Central Elementary - 02 (184 students) and Andes Central High School - 01 (65 students) alongside Andes Central Middle School - 04.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andes Central Middle School - 04 compares
Andes Central Middle School - 04 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 8% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 51.0%
Two or More 21.6%
White 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Andes Central Middle School - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andes Central School District 11-1, which includes Andes Central Middle School - 04.
$17,379
Per student
+29%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 18.1%
Federal 56.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andes Central Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andes Central Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andes Central High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andes Central Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Andes Central Middle School - 04
How many students attend Andes Central Middle School - 04?
Andes Central Middle School - 04 has 51 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Andes, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andes Central Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Andes Central Middle School - 04 is 7.3:1, which is 46% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andes Central Middle School - 04?
100.0% of students at Andes Central Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andes Central Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Andes Central Middle School - 04 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 51.0% of enrollment, in Lake Andes, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andes Central Middle School - 04?
Andes Central Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andes Central Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Lake Andes?
By Resource Investment Index, Andes Central Middle School - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lake Andes, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Andes on the city page.
Is Andes Central Middle School - 04 a good school?
Andes Central Middle School - 04 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Andes Central School District 11-1?
Besides Andes Central Middle School - 04, Andes Central School District 11-1 also operates Andes Central Elementary - 02 (184 students), Andes Central High School - 01 (65 students), and Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 (23 students). See the Andes Central School District 11-1 district page for the complete list.
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