- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colman, SD
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
Federal NCES profile for Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461410000092
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colman · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 has class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colman, SD.
School address
District: Colman-Egan School District 50-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461410000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 461410000092 · Colman, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 18:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Colman Elementary - 03 (193 students)
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colman Element
Colman Elementary - 03
193 students
- Colman-Egan Hi
Colman-Egan High School - 01
100 students
- This school 36
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
36 students
What this shows Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 compares
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 78% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$11,568
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 36 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Colman-Egan School District 50-5 reports $11,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colman-Egan High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
How many students attend Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02?
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 has 36 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colman, SD. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02?
6.4% of students at Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02?
The largest demographic group at Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Colman, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02?
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 rank among public schools in Colman?
By Resource Investment Index, Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colman, 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 Colman-Egan School District 50-5?
Besides Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02, Colman-Egan School District 50-5 also operates Colman Elementary - 03 (193 students) and Colman-Egan High School - 01 (100 students). See the Colman-Egan School District 50-5 district page for the complete list.