Enrollment
31
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux Falls, SD
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Federal NCES profile for Axtell Park Middle School - 47, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466627001396
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.1:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has class sizes smaller than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.1:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-77% 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
What stands out at Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling 31 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.1:1, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is leaner than roughly 99% of South Dakota schools and 77% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 62.5% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 31 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.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Two or More (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spends $10,788 per pupil, 20% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 31 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sioux Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Memorial Middle School - 04 (1,133 students): Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students) and Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students) alongside Axtell Park Middle School - 47.
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 Axtell Park Middle School - 47 compares
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 77% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 117% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Axtell Park Middle School - 47.
$10,788
Per student
-20%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Axtell Park Middle School - 47 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Axtell Park Middle School - 47's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Standard public school
1,133 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison Middle School - 06
Standard public school
937 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Standard public school
925 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Standard public school
885 students 13:1 students per teacher
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Standard public school
780 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Whittier Middle School - 08
Standard public school
675 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~31 students)
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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 3.1:1, which is 77% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 80% 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 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% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Axtell Park Middle School - 47?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Axtell Park Middle School - 47 rank among middle schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Axtell Park Middle School - 47 ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
Is Axtell Park Middle School - 47 a good school?
Axtell Park Middle School - 47 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Axtell Park Middle School - 47, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.
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