- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freeman, SD
Freeman Jr High - 05
Federal NCES profile for Freeman Jr High - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462550000842
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman Jr High - 05 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Freeman · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeman Jr High - 05 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Jr High - 05 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freeman, SD.
School address
District: Freeman School District 33-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462550000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Freeman Jr High - 05 held near 61 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 462550000842 · Freeman, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 12.3:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeman Elementary - 02 (192 students)
Freeman Jr High - 05 held near 61 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Freeman Jr High - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeman Elemen
Freeman Elementary - 02
192 students
- Freeman High S
Freeman High School - 01
110 students
- Tschetter Colo 50
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
50 students
- This school 49
Freeman Jr High - 05
49 students
- Wolf Creek Col 34
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
34 students
What this shows Freeman Jr High - 05 reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeman Jr High - 05 compares
Freeman Jr High - 05 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 42% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,342
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Freeman Jr High - 05 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Freeman School District 33-1 reports $13,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeman Jr High - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeman High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman Jr High - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeman Jr High - 05
How many students attend Freeman Jr High - 05?
Freeman Jr High - 05 has 49 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freeman, SD. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman Jr High - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman Jr High - 05 is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeman Jr High - 05?
16.7% of students at Freeman Jr High - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman Jr High - 05?
The largest demographic group at Freeman Jr High - 05 is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Freeman, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman Jr High - 05?
Freeman Jr High - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Freeman Jr High - 05 rank among public schools in Freeman?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Jr High - 05 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Freeman, 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 Freeman School District 33-1?
Besides Freeman Jr High - 05, Freeman School District 33-1 also operates Freeman Elementary - 02 (192 students), Freeman High School - 01 (110 students), and Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03 (50 students). See the Freeman School District 33-1 district page for the complete list.