- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Point, SD
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462134000900
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elk Point · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elk Point, SD.
School address
District: Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462134000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 462134000900 · Elk Point, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 18.9:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 (334 students)
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Point-Jeff
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02
334 students
- Elk Point-Jeff
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01
212 students
- This school
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
151 students
What this shows Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 compares
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is a shrinking 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$11,520
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
How many students attend Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03?
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 has 151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Point, SD. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is 18.9:1, which is 39% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03?
5.2% of students at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Elk Point, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03?
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Elk Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elk Point, 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 Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7?
Besides Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03, Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 also operates Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02 (334 students) and Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01 (212 students). See the Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 district page for the complete list.