- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castlewood, SD
Castlewood Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Castlewood Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461128000954
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castlewood Middle School - 03 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Castlewood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Castlewood Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Castlewood, SD.
School address
District: Castlewood School District 28-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461128000954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Castlewood Middle School - 03 held near 73 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 461128000954 · Castlewood, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 19:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Castlewood Elementary - 02 (140 students)
Castlewood Middle School - 03 held near 73 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.3 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Castlewood Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary - 02
140 students
- Castlewood Hig
Castlewood High School - 01
112 students
- This school
Castlewood Middle School - 03
76 students
- Claremont Colo 17
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
17 students
What this shows Castlewood Middle School - 03 reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castlewood Middle School - 03 compares
Castlewood Middle School - 03 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 68% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$10,964
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 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Castlewood Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Castlewood School District 28-1 reports $10,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castlewood Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlewood Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castlewood High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castlewood Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castlewood Middle School - 03
How many students attend Castlewood Middle School - 03?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 has 76 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castlewood, SD. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castlewood Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Castlewood Middle School - 03 is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castlewood Middle School - 03?
9.3% of students at Castlewood 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 Castlewood Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Castlewood Middle School - 03 is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Castlewood, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castlewood Middle School - 03?
Castlewood Middle School - 03 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 Castlewood Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Castlewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Castlewood Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Castlewood, 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 Castlewood School District 28-1?
Besides Castlewood Middle School - 03, Castlewood School District 28-1 also operates Castlewood Elementary - 02 (140 students), Castlewood High School - 01 (112 students), and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 (17 students). See the Castlewood School District 28-1 district page for the complete list.