- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gettysburg, SD
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Gettysburg 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 462697000959
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gettysburg 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, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gettysburg, SD.
School address
District: Gettysburg School District 53-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462697000959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 462697000959 · Gettysburg, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 13.5:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Gettysburg Elementary - 02 (88 students)
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.4 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gettysburg Ele
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
88 students
- Gettysburg Hig
Gettysburg High School - 01
72 students
- This school
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
54 students
What this shows Gettysburg Middle School - 03 reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gettysburg Middle School - 03 compares
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 35% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$15,194
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Gettysburg School District 53-1 reports $15,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gettysburg Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Elementary - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gettysburg High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gettysburg Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg Middle School - 03
How many students attend Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
Gettysburg Middle School - 03 has 54 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gettysburg, SD. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
18.8% of students at Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Gettysburg Middle School - 03 is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gettysburg Middle School - 03?
Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg School District 53-1?
Besides Gettysburg Middle School - 03, Gettysburg School District 53-1 also operates Gettysburg Elementary - 02 (88 students) and Gettysburg High School - 01 (72 students). See the Gettysburg School District 53-1 district page for the complete list.