- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, SD
Arlington Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460372000877
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Jr. High - 03 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Jr. High - 03 has class sizes larger than 97% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Jr. High - 03 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Arlington, SD.
School address
District: Arlington School District 38-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460372000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Arlington Jr. High - 03 held near 37 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.7 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 460372000877 · Arlington, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 23.5:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington Elementary - 02 (152 students)
Arlington Jr. High - 03 held near 37 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.7 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Arlington Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington Elem
Arlington Elementary - 02
152 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High School - 01
76 students
- This school 47
Arlington Jr. High - 03
47 students
- Arlington Pres 17
Arlington Preschool - 04
17 students
What this shows Arlington Jr. High - 03 reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Jr. High - 03 compares
Arlington Jr. High - 03 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 73% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 82% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 97% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Arlington Jr. High - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Arlington School District 38-1 reports $13,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Preschool - 04 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Arlington Jr. High - 03?
Arlington Jr. High - 03 has 47 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, SD. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Jr. High - 03 is 23.5:1, which is 73% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Jr. High - 03?
5.3% of students at Arlington Jr. High - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Jr. High - 03 is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Arlington, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Jr. High - 03?
Arlington Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Jr. High - 03 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington School District 38-1?
Besides Arlington Jr. High - 03, Arlington School District 38-1 also operates Arlington Elementary - 02 (152 students), Arlington High School - 01 (76 students), and Arlington Preschool - 04 (17 students). See the Arlington School District 38-1 district page for the complete list.