Enrollment
71
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Middle School - 03
Florence Middle School - 03 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Florence, South Dakota, enrolling 71 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 71 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment) (diversity index 3/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Florence School District 14-1 also operates Florence Elementary - 02 (179 students) and Florence High School - 01 (102 students) alongside Florence 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 Florence Middle School - 03 compares
Florence 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,492
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence School District 14-1, which includes Florence Middle School - 03.
$11,492
Per student
-15%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 52.6%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~71 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Florence Middle School - 03 a good school?
Florence Middle School - 03 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 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.
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