- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Doland, SD
Doland Jr. High - 02
Federal NCES profile for Doland Jr. High - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461917000895
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doland Jr. High - 02 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Doland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Doland Jr. High - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doland Jr. High - 02 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Doland, SD.
School address
District: Doland School District 56-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461917000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Doland Jr. High - 02 grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 461917000895 · Doland, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 15:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Doland Elementary - 03 (63 students)
Doland Jr. High - 02 grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Doland Jr. High - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doland Element
Doland Elementary - 03
63 students
- Clark Colony E 24
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
24 students
- Doland High Sc 21
Doland High School - 01
21 students
- This school 15
Doland Jr. High - 02
15 students
- Camrose Colony 10
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
10 students
- Hillside Colon 8
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
8 students
What this shows Doland Jr. High - 02 reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doland Jr. High - 02 compares
Doland Jr. High - 02 is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 73% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$15,988
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Doland Jr. High - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Doland School District 56-2 reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doland Jr. High - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doland Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Colony Elementary - 05 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doland High School - 01 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camrose Colony Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doland Jr. High - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doland Jr. High - 02
How many students attend Doland Jr. High - 02?
Doland Jr. High - 02 has 15 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Doland, SD. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doland Jr. High - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Doland Jr. High - 02 is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doland Jr. High - 02?
7.7% of students at Doland 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 Doland Jr. High - 02?
The largest demographic group at Doland Jr. High - 02 is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Doland, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doland Jr. High - 02?
Doland Jr. High - 02 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 Doland Jr. High - 02 rank among public schools in Doland?
By Resource Investment Index, Doland Jr. High - 02 ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Doland, 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 Doland on the city page.
What other schools are in Doland School District 56-2?
Besides Doland Jr. High - 02, Doland School District 56-2 also operates Doland Elementary - 03 (63 students), Clark Colony Elementary - 05 (24 students), and Doland High School - 01 (21 students). See the Doland School District 56-2 district page for the complete list.