- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gregory, SD
Gregory Junior High - 04
Federal NCES profile for Gregory Junior High - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462988001296
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory Junior High - 04 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gregory · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory Junior High - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gregory, SD.
School address
District: Gregory School District 26-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462988001296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gregory Junior High - 04 grew from 77 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 462988001296 · Gregory, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 14.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gregory Elementary - 02 (237 students)
Gregory Junior High - 04 grew from 77 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Gregory Junior High - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gregory Elemen
Gregory Elementary - 02
237 students
- Gregory High S
Gregory High School - 01
117 students
- This school 88
Gregory Junior High - 04
88 students
What this shows Gregory Junior High - 04 reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gregory Junior High - 04 compares
Gregory Junior High - 04 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 31% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Gregory Junior High - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Gregory School District 26-4 reports $13,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gregory Junior High - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregory High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory Junior High - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- 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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gregory Junior High - 04
How many students attend Gregory Junior High - 04?
Gregory Junior High - 04 has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gregory, SD. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory Junior High - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory Junior High - 04 is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory Junior High - 04?
37.7% of students at Gregory Junior High - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory Junior High - 04?
The largest demographic group at Gregory Junior High - 04 is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Gregory, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory Junior High - 04?
Gregory Junior High - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Gregory Junior High - 04 rank among public schools in Gregory?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Junior High - 04 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gregory, 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 Gregory School District 26-4?
Besides Gregory Junior High - 04, Gregory School District 26-4 also operates Gregory Elementary - 02 (237 students) and Gregory High School - 01 (117 students). See the Gregory School District 26-4 district page for the complete list.