- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ethan, SD
Ethan Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Ethan Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462250000903
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethan Jr. High - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ethan · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethan Jr. High - 03 has class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan Jr. High - 03 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ethan, SD.
School address
District: Ethan School District 17-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462250000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ethan Jr. High - 03 held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.4 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 462250000903 · Ethan, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 19.5:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethan Elementary - 02 (155 students)
Ethan Jr. High - 03 held near 43 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.4 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ethan Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ethan Elementa
Ethan Elementary - 02
155 students
- Ethan High Sch
Ethan High School - 01
93 students
- This school 39
Ethan Jr. High - 03
39 students
What this shows Ethan Jr. High - 03 reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethan Jr. High - 03 compares
Ethan Jr. High - 03 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 76% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$10,901
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 39 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Ethan Jr. High - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Ethan School District 17-1 reports $10,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethan Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ethan High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethan Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethan Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Ethan Jr. High - 03?
Ethan Jr. High - 03 has 39 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ethan, SD. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethan Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethan Jr. High - 03 is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethan Jr. High - 03?
6.8% of students at Ethan Jr. High - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethan Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Ethan Jr. High - 03 is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Ethan, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethan Jr. High - 03?
Ethan Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Ethan Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Ethan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan Jr. High - 03 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ethan, 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 Ethan School District 17-1?
Besides Ethan Jr. High - 03, Ethan School District 17-1 also operates Ethan Elementary - 02 (155 students) and Ethan High School - 01 (93 students). See the Ethan School District 17-1 district page for the complete list.