Enrollment
52
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dupree, SD
Dupree Jr. High - 04
Federal NCES profile for Dupree Jr. High - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 461945000896
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dupree Jr. High - 04 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dupree · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dupree Jr. High - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dupree Jr. High - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dupree, SD.
School address
District: Dupree School District 64-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 461945000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+247% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dupree Jr. High - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dupree Jr. High - 04
Dupree Jr. High - 04 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dupree, South Dakota, enrolling 52 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 247% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 52 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 52 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dupree School District 64-2 spends $18,742 per pupil, 39% above the South Dakota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 55.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dupree School District 64-2 also operates Dupree Elementary - 02 (203 students) and Dupree High School - 01 (111 students) alongside Dupree Jr. High - 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 Dupree Jr. High - 04 compares
Dupree Jr. High - 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 52 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.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.4%
White 3.8%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Dupree Jr. High - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dupree School District 64-2, which includes Dupree Jr. High - 04.
$18,742
Per student
+39%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 30.8%
Federal 55.3%
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 Dupree Jr. High - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupree Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupree High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dupree Jr. High - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~52 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dupree Jr. High - 04
How many students attend Dupree Jr. High - 04?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 has 52 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dupree, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupree Jr. High - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupree Jr. High - 04 is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dupree Jr. High - 04?
100.0% of students at Dupree Jr. High - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dupree Jr. High - 04?
The largest demographic group at Dupree Jr. High - 04 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.4% of enrollment, in Dupree, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dupree Jr. High - 04?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dupree Jr. High - 04 rank among public schools in Dupree?
By Resource Investment Index, Dupree Jr. High - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dupree, 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 Dupree on the city page.
Is Dupree Jr. High - 04 a good school?
Dupree Jr. High - 04 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Dupree School District 64-2?
Besides Dupree Jr. High - 04, Dupree School District 64-2 also operates Dupree Elementary - 02 (203 students) and Dupree High School - 01 (111 students). See the Dupree School District 64-2 district page for the complete list.
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