Enrollment
937
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux Falls, SD
Edison Middle School - 06
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle School - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466627000583
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle School - 06 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Middle School - 06 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School - 06 ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison Middle School - 06 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison Middle School - 06
Edison Middle School - 06 is a large middle school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling 937 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.5% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Dakota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 937 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spends $10,788 per pupil, 20% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 937 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sioux Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Memorial Middle School - 04 (1,133 students): Edison Middle School - 06 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students) and Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students) alongside Edison Middle School - 06.
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 Edison Middle School - 06 compares
Edison Middle School - 06 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 8% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Edison Middle School - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Edison Middle School - 06.
$10,788
Per student
-20%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 33.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Edison Middle School - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle School - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Standard public school
1,133 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Standard public school
925 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Standard public school
885 students 13:1 students per teacher
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Standard public school
780 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Whittier Middle School - 08
Standard public school
675 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Standard public school
534 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~937 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle School - 06
How many students attend Edison Middle School - 06?
Edison Middle School - 06 has 937 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School - 06 is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Middle School - 06?
26.5% of students at Edison Middle School - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Middle School - 06?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle School - 06 is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle School - 06?
Edison Middle School - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Edison Middle School - 06 rank among middle schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School - 06 ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls on the city page.
Is Edison Middle School - 06 a good school?
Edison Middle School - 06 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota. 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 Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Edison Middle School - 06, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.
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