- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rapid City, SD
East Middle School - 30
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School - 30, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465982000528
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School - 30 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Rapid City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School - 30 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School - 30 ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Rapid City, SD.
School address
District: Rapid City Area School District 51-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465982000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
East Middle School - 30 held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 465982000528 · Rapid City, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School - 41 (1,998 students)
East Middle School - 30 held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
East Middle School - 30 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School - 41
1,998 students
- Stevens High S
Stevens High School - 42
1,771 students
- South Middle S 618
South Middle School - 36
618 students
- Southwest Midd 614
Southwest Middle School - 38
614 students
- This school 613
East Middle School - 30
613 students
- Valley View El 605
Valley View Elementary - 13
605 students
What this shows East Middle School - 30 reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School - 30 compares
East Middle School - 30 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▲ 2% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
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
28.9%
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
$10,377
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, East Middle School - 30 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Rapid City Area School District 51-4 reports $10,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School - 30 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School - 41 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens High School - 42 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School - 36 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle School - 38 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary - 13 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School - 30's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Rapid City
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Middle School - 36
Standard public school
618 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle School - 38
Standard public school
614 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
West Middle School - 37
Standard public school
591 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
North Middle School - 35
Standard public school
418 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School - 30
How many students attend East Middle School - 30?
East Middle School - 30 has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rapid City, SD. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School - 30?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School - 30 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 East Middle School - 30?
29.5% of students at East Middle School - 30 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School - 30?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School - 30 is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Rapid City, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School - 30?
East Middle School - 30 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 East Middle School - 30 rank among middle schools in Rapid City?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School - 30 ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Rapid City, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rapid City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rapid City Area School District 51-4?
Besides East Middle School - 30, Rapid City Area School District 51-4 also operates Central High School - 41 (1,998 students), Stevens High School - 42 (1,771 students), and South Middle School - 36 (618 students). See the Rapid City Area School District 51-4 district page for the complete list.