Enrollment
193
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 462439000205
Flandreau Middle School - 03 — Flandreau, SD
Federal NCES profile for Flandreau Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Flandreau School District 50-3 · South Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.5:1 South Dakota avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flandreau Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Flandreau Middle School - 03 reports 193 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the South Dakota state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 193 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Flandreau School District 50-3 spends $12,715 per pupil district-wide, below the South Dakota average of $16,140 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.0% from local sources (property taxes), 40.6% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Flandreau Middle School - 03 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 19% in South Dakota — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,715
per pupil, district-wide
— below South Dakota avg of $16,140
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 193 Top 69% in South Dakota — larger than 31% of 698 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 462439000205
Student demographics
White 41.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 193:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.5%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flandreau School District 50-3, which includes Flandreau Middle School - 03.
$12,715
Per student
-21%
vs South Dakota
Avg $16,140
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 40.6%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Flandreau Middle School - 03
How many students attend Flandreau Middle School - 03?
Flandreau Middle School - 03 has 193 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Flandreau, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flandreau Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Flandreau Middle School - 03 is 9.8:1, which is 27% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.5:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flandreau Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Flandreau Middle School - 03 is White at 41.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Flandreau, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flandreau Middle School - 03?
Flandreau Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.