Enrollment
68
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canistota Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canistota Middle School - 03
Canistota Middle School - 03 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Canistota, South Dakota, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.0% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 68 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 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Canistota School District 43-1 also operates Canistota Elementary - 02 (141 students) and Canistota High School - 01 (99 students) alongside Canistota 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 Canistota Middle School - 03 compares
Canistota 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,110
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canistota School District 43-1, which includes Canistota Middle School - 03.
$13,110
Per student
-3%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 36.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Canistota on the city page.
Is Canistota Middle School - 03 a good school?
Canistota Middle School - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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