- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Estelline, SD
Estelline Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Estelline Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462241001045
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estelline Middle School - 03 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Estelline · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Estelline Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estelline Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estelline, SD.
School address
District: Estelline School District 28-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462241001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Estelline Middle School - 03 shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 462241001045 · Estelline, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 15:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Estelline Elementary - 02 (149 students)
Estelline Middle School - 03 shrank from 62 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Estelline Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estelline Elem
Estelline Elementary - 02
149 students
- Estelline High
Estelline High School - 01
83 students
- This school
Estelline Middle School - 03
60 students
What this shows Estelline Middle School - 03 reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estelline Middle School - 03 compares
Estelline 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 55% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
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
21.7%
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
$14,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Estelline Middle School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Estelline School District 28-2 reports $14,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estelline Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estelline Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estelline High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estelline Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estelline Middle School - 03
How many students attend Estelline Middle School - 03?
Estelline Middle School - 03 has 60 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Estelline, SD. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estelline Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Estelline Middle School - 03 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 Estelline Middle School - 03?
12.9% of students at Estelline 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 Estelline Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Estelline Middle School - 03 is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Estelline, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estelline Middle School - 03?
Estelline Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Estelline Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Estelline?
By Resource Investment Index, Estelline Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Estelline, 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 Estelline School District 28-2?
Besides Estelline Middle School - 03, Estelline School District 28-2 also operates Estelline Elementary - 02 (149 students) and Estelline High School - 01 (83 students). See the Estelline School District 28-2 district page for the complete list.