Enrollment
153
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beresford, SD
Beresford Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Beresford Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460636000051
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beresford Middle School - 03 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Beresford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beresford Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beresford, SD.
School address
District: Beresford School District 61-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460636000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beresford Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beresford Middle School - 03
Beresford Middle School - 03 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Beresford, South Dakota, enrolling 153 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 153 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.5% 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 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Beresford School District 61-2 also operates Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students) and Beresford High School - 01 (222 students) alongside Beresford Middle School - 03.
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 Beresford Middle School - 03 compares
Beresford Middle School - 03 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,271
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Beresford Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beresford School District 61-2, which includes Beresford Middle School - 03.
$11,271
Per student
-16%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 33.0%
Federal 15.5%
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 Beresford Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beresford High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beresford Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beresford Middle School - 03
How many students attend Beresford Middle School - 03?
Beresford Middle School - 03 has 153 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beresford, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beresford Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Beresford Middle School - 03 is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beresford Middle School - 03?
14.4% of students at Beresford 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 Beresford Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Beresford Middle School - 03 is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Beresford, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beresford Middle School - 03?
Beresford Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Beresford Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Beresford?
By Resource Investment Index, Beresford Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beresford, 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 Beresford on the city page.
Is Beresford Middle School - 03 a good school?
Beresford Middle School - 03 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Beresford School District 61-2?
Besides Beresford Middle School - 03, Beresford School District 61-2 also operates Beresford Elementary - 02 (273 students) and Beresford High School - 01 (222 students). See the Beresford School District 61-2 district page for the complete list.
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