Enrollment
104
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Lake Middle School - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Lake Middle School - 04
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clear Lake, South Dakota, enrolling 104 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of South Dakota schools and 27% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.0% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the South Dakota average.
With 104 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Deuel School District 19-4 also operates Clear Lake Elementary - 02 (270 students) and Deuel High School - 01 (176 students) alongside Clear Lake Middle School - 04.
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 Clear Lake Middle School - 04 compares
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,946
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deuel School District 19-4, which includes Clear Lake Middle School - 04.
$10,946
Per student
-19%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 30.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~104 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clear Lake on the city page.
Is Clear Lake Middle School - 04 a good school?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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