- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, SD
Florence Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Florence Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462454000589
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Middle School - 03 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence 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, Florence Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Florence, SD.
School address
District: Florence School District 14-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462454000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Florence Middle School - 03 shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 462454000589 · Florence, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 14.2:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence Elementary - 02 (179 students)
Florence Middle School - 03 shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Florence Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence Eleme
Florence Elementary - 02
179 students
- Florence High
Florence High School - 01
102 students
- This school 71
Florence Middle School - 03
71 students
What this shows Florence Middle School - 03 reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Middle School - 03 compares
Florence 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 46% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,425
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
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Florence Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Florence School District 14-1 reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Middle School - 03
How many students attend Florence Middle School - 03?
Florence Middle School - 03 has 71 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, SD. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Middle School - 03 is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Middle School - 03?
15.5% of students at Florence 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 Florence Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Florence Middle School - 03 is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Florence, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Middle School - 03?
Florence Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Florence Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence School District 14-1?
Besides Florence Middle School - 03, Florence School District 14-1 also operates Florence Elementary - 02 (179 students) and Florence High School - 01 (102 students). See the Florence School District 14-1 district page for the complete list.