Enrollment
151
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Elk Point, South Dakota, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 92% of South Dakota schools and 39% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the South Dakota average.
With 151 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
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) alongside Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03.
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 Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 compares
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,110
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7, which includes Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03.
$11,110
Per student
-18%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 33.1%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elk Point on the city page.
Is Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 a good school?
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Dakota schools. 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 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.
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