- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frederick, SD
Frederick Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462140000957
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Jr. High - 03 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Jr. High - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frederick, SD.
School address
District: Frederick Area School District 06-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462140000957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Frederick Jr. High - 03 grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+27.6%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 462140000957 · Frederick, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 15:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Frederick Elementary - 02 (98 students)
Frederick Jr. High - 03 grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+27.6%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Frederick Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frederick Elem
Frederick Elementary - 02
98 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High School - 01
59 students
- This school 30
Frederick Jr. High - 03
30 students
What this shows Frederick Jr. High - 03 reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Jr. High - 03 compares
Frederick Jr. High - 03 is a growing 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 | 20.7% | ▼ 28% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3%
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
$16,345
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 90.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Frederick Jr. High - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Frederick Area School District 06-2 reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Frederick Jr. High - 03?
Frederick Jr. High - 03 has 30 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frederick, SD. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Jr. High - 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 Frederick Jr. High - 03?
20.7% of students at Frederick 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 Frederick Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Jr. High - 03 is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Frederick, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Jr. High - 03?
Frederick Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Frederick Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frederick, 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 Frederick Area School District 06-2?
Besides Frederick Jr. High - 03, Frederick Area School District 06-2 also operates Frederick Elementary - 02 (98 students) and Frederick High School - 01 (59 students). See the Frederick Area School District 06-2 district page for the complete list.