- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clark, SD
Clark Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Clark Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461294000890
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Middle School - 03 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clark · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clark, SD.
School address
District: Clark School District 12-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461294000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Clark Middle School - 03 held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 461294000890 · Clark, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 12:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Clark Elementary - 02 (212 students)
Clark Middle School - 03 held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Clark Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary - 02
212 students
- Clark High Sch
Clark High School - 01
124 students
- This school 72
Clark Middle School - 03
72 students
- Fordham Colony 42
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
42 students
- Hillcrest Colo 31
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
31 students
- Silver Lake Co 16
Silver Lake Colony - 07
16 students
What this shows Clark Middle School - 03 reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Middle School - 03 compares
Clark 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 48% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$11,583
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 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Clark Middle School - 03 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Clark School District 12-2 reports $11,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Lake Colony - 07 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Middle School - 03
How many students attend Clark Middle School - 03?
Clark Middle School - 03 has 72 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clark, SD. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle School - 03 is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Clark Middle School - 03?
14.9% of students at Clark 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 Clark Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Clark Middle School - 03 is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Clark, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Middle School - 03?
Clark Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Clark Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Clark?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clark, 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 Clark School District 12-2?
Besides Clark Middle School - 03, Clark School District 12-2 also operates Clark Elementary - 02 (212 students), Clark High School - 01 (124 students), and Fordham Colony Elementary - 04 (42 students). See the Clark School District 12-2 district page for the complete list.