Enrollment
31
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 466627001396
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 — Sioux Falls, SD
Federal NCES profile for Axtell Park Middle School - 47, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Axtell Park Middle School - 47 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 reports 31 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 70% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 117% above the South Dakota average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 124 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spends $12,493 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.1% from local sources (property taxes), 33.1% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Axtell Park Middle School - 47 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 117% | 28.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 117% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
— 70% below state mean
Top 2% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
67.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 124 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 77.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 145.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 31 Top 19% in South Dakota — larger than 81% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 4:1 -70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.5% +117% vs state
NCES ID 466627001396
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Two or More 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 124:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.7%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Axtell Park Middle School - 47.
$12,493
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 33.1%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Axtell Park Middle School - 47
How many students attend Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has 31 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is 4:1, which is 70% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
62.5% of students at Axtell Park Middle School - 47 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
The largest demographic group at Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is White at 54.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.