- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canistota, SD
Canistota Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Canistota Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461032001016
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canistota Middle School - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Canistota · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canistota Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canistota Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canistota, SD.
School address
District: Canistota School District 43-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461032001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Canistota Middle School - 03 grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 461032001016 · Canistota, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 17:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Canistota Elementary - 02 (141 students)
Canistota Middle School - 03 grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Canistota Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canistota Elem
Canistota Elementary - 02
141 students
- Canistota High
Canistota High School - 01
99 students
- This school
Canistota Middle School - 03
68 students
What this shows Canistota Middle School - 03 reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canistota Middle School - 03 compares
Canistota Middle School - 03 is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 31% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Canistota Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Canistota School District 43-1 reports $13,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canistota Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canistota Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canistota High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canistota Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canistota Middle School - 03
How many students attend Canistota Middle School - 03?
Canistota Middle School - 03 has 68 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canistota, SD. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canistota Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Canistota Middle School - 03 is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canistota Middle School - 03?
20.0% of students at Canistota 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 Canistota Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Canistota Middle School - 03 is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Canistota, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canistota Middle School - 03?
Canistota Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Canistota Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Canistota?
By Resource Investment Index, Canistota Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canistota, 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 Canistota School District 43-1?
Besides Canistota Middle School - 03, Canistota School District 43-1 also operates Canistota Elementary - 02 (141 students) and Canistota High School - 01 (99 students). See the Canistota School District 43-1 district page for the complete list.