- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, SD
Canton Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Canton Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461056000831
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canton Middle School - 04 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canton Middle School - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canton, SD.
School address
District: Canton School District 41-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461056000831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Canton Middle School - 04 held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 461056000831 · Canton, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 12.9:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Elementary - 02 (411 students)
Canton Middle School - 04 held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Canton Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Eleme
Lawrence Elementary - 02
411 students
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School - 01
283 students
- This school
Canton Middle School - 04
194 students
What this shows Canton Middle School - 04 reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canton Middle School - 04 compares
Canton Middle School - 04 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 59% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,514
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Canton Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Canton School District 41-1 reports $11,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canton Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canton High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canton Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canton Middle School - 04
How many students attend Canton Middle School - 04?
Canton Middle School - 04 has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Canton Middle School - 04 is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canton Middle School - 04?
11.8% of students at Canton 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 Canton Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Canton Middle School - 04 is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Canton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canton Middle School - 04?
Canton Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Canton Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canton Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton School District 41-1?
Besides Canton Middle School - 04, Canton School District 41-1 also operates Lawrence Elementary - 02 (411 students) and Canton High School - 01 (283 students). See the Canton School District 41-1 district page for the complete list.