- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Custer, SD
Custer Jr. High - 05
Federal NCES profile for Custer Jr. High - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461695000992
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer Jr. High - 05 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Custer · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer Jr. High - 05 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Custer, SD.
School address
District: Custer School District 16-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461695000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Custer Jr. High - 05 held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 461695000992 · Custer, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 14.4:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Custer High School - 01 (272 students)
Custer Jr. High - 05 held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.3 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Custer Jr. High - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Custer High Sc
Custer High School - 01
272 students
- Custer Element
Custer Elementary - 02
269 students
- Hermosa Elemen
Hermosa Elementary - 04
181 students
- This school 101
Custer Jr. High - 05
101 students
What this shows Custer Jr. High - 05 reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Custer Jr. High - 05 compares
Custer Jr. High - 05 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 45% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Custer Jr. High - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Custer School District 16-1 reports $14,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Custer Jr. High - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermosa Elementary - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Custer Jr. High - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- 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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Custer Jr. High - 05
How many students attend Custer Jr. High - 05?
Custer Jr. High - 05 has 101 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Custer, SD. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Jr. High - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Jr. High - 05 is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Custer Jr. High - 05?
15.8% of students at Custer Jr. High - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer Jr. High - 05?
The largest demographic group at Custer Jr. High - 05 is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Custer, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer Jr. High - 05?
Custer Jr. High - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Custer Jr. High - 05 rank among public schools in Custer?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer Jr. High - 05 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Custer, 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 Custer School District 16-1?
Besides Custer Jr. High - 05, Custer School District 16-1 also operates Custer High School - 01 (272 students), Custer Elementary - 02 (269 students), and Hermosa Elementary - 04 (181 students). See the Custer School District 16-1 district page for the complete list.