- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garretson, SD
Garretson Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Garretson Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462637000843
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garretson Middle School - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Garretson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Garretson 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, Garretson Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garretson, SD.
School address
District: Garretson School District 49-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462637000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Garretson Middle School - 03 grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 462637000843 · Garretson, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 15:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Garretson Elementary - 02 (246 students)
Garretson Middle School - 03 grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Garretson Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garretson Elem
Garretson Elementary - 02
246 students
- Garretson High
Garretson High School - 01
142 students
- This school
Garretson Middle School - 03
105 students
What this shows Garretson Middle School - 03 reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garretson Middle School - 03 compares
Garretson Middle School - 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 | 9.0% | ▼ 69% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,726
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Garretson Middle School - 03 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Garretson School District 49-4 reports $11,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garretson Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garretson Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garretson High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garretson Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garretson Middle School - 03
How many students attend Garretson Middle School - 03?
Garretson Middle School - 03 has 105 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garretson, SD. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garretson Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Garretson Middle School - 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 Garretson Middle School - 03?
9.0% of students at Garretson 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 Garretson Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Garretson Middle School - 03 is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Garretson, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garretson Middle School - 03?
Garretson Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Garretson Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Garretson?
By Resource Investment Index, Garretson Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garretson, 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 Garretson School District 49-4?
Besides Garretson Middle School - 03, Garretson School District 49-4 also operates Garretson Elementary - 02 (246 students) and Garretson High School - 01 (142 students). See the Garretson School District 49-4 district page for the complete list.