- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clear Lake, SD
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460003601013
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 has class sizes larger than 86% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Middle School - 04 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, SD.
School address
District: Deuel School District 19-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460003601013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.9 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 460003601013 · Clear Lake, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 17.3:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Lake Elementary - 02 (270 students)
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.9 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Lake Ele
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
270 students
- Deuel High Sch
Deuel High School - 01
176 students
- This school 104
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
104 students
What this shows Clear Lake Middle School - 04 reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake Middle School - 04 compares
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 72% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,450
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 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Deuel School District 19-4 reports $11,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deuel High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Middle School - 04
How many students attend Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 has 104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clear Lake, SD. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
8.0% of students at Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Clear Lake Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Middle School - 04 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, 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 Deuel School District 19-4?
Besides Clear Lake Middle School - 04, Deuel School District 19-4 also operates Clear Lake Elementary - 02 (270 students) and Deuel High School - 01 (176 students). See the Deuel School District 19-4 district page for the complete list.