- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Armour, SD
Armour Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Armour Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460378000878
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armour Middle School - 03 earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Armour · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Armour Middle School - 03 has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armour Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Armour, SD.
School address
District: Armour School District 21-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460378000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Armour Middle School - 03 grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 460378000878 · Armour, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 10:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Armour Elementary - 02 (119 students)
Armour Middle School - 03 grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Armour Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armour Element
Armour Elementary - 02
119 students
- Armour High Sc
Armour High School - 01
57 students
- This school
Armour Middle School - 03
50 students
What this shows Armour Middle School - 03 reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armour Middle School - 03 compares
Armour Middle School - 03 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 22% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 21% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$13,941
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.0%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Armour Middle School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Armour School District 21-1 reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armour Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armour Elementary - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armour High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armour Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Armour Middle School - 03
How many students attend Armour Middle School - 03?
Armour Middle School - 03 has 50 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Armour, SD. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armour Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Armour Middle School - 03 is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Armour Middle School - 03?
22.4% of students at Armour Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armour Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Armour Middle School - 03 is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Armour, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armour Middle School - 03?
Armour Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Armour Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Armour?
By Resource Investment Index, Armour Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Armour, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Armour School District 21-1?
Besides Armour Middle School - 03, Armour School District 21-1 also operates Armour Elementary - 02 (119 students) and Armour High School - 01 (57 students). See the Armour School District 21-1 district page for the complete list.