Enrollment
62
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burke Middle School - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burke Middle School - 04
Burke Middle School - 04 is a mid-sized middle school in Burke, South Dakota, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.9% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 62 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 62 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Burke School District 26-2 also operates Burke Elementary - 02 (105 students) and Burke High School - 01 (94 students) alongside Burke Middle School - 04.
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 Burke Middle School - 04 compares
Burke Middle School - 04 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,787
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke School District 26-2, which includes Burke Middle School - 04.
$14,787
Per student
+10%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~62 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Burke on the city page.
Is Burke Middle School - 04 a good school?
Burke Middle School - 04 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 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.
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