- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burke, SD
Burke Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Burke Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460951201043
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke Middle School - 04 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Burke · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke Middle School - 04 has class sizes larger than 73% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Middle School - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burke, SD.
School address
District: Burke School District 26-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460951201043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Burke Middle School - 04 shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.7 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 460951201043 · Burke, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 15.5:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Burke Elementary - 02 (105 students)
Burke Middle School - 04 shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.7 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Burke Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burke Elementa
Burke Elementary - 02
105 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School - 01
94 students
- This school
Burke Middle School - 04
62 students
What this shows Burke Middle School - 04 reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke Middle School - 04 compares
Burke Middle School - 04 is a shrinking 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 24% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 73% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Burke Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Burke School District 26-2 reports $15,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burke Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burke High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burke Middle School - 04
How many students attend Burke Middle School - 04?
Burke Middle School - 04 has 62 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burke, SD. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle School - 04 is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burke Middle School - 04?
21.9% of students at Burke Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Burke Middle School - 04 is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Burke, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke Middle School - 04?
Burke Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Burke Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Burke?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Middle School - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burke, 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 Burke School District 26-2?
Besides Burke Middle School - 04, Burke School District 26-2 also operates Burke Elementary - 02 (105 students) and Burke High School - 01 (94 students). See the Burke School District 26-2 district page for the complete list.