Enrollment
88
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gregory Junior High - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gregory Junior High - 04
Gregory Junior High - 04 is a mid-sized middle school in Gregory, South Dakota, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 88 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 88 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 22 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 88 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Gregory School District 26-4 also operates Gregory Elementary - 02 (237 students) and Gregory High School - 01 (117 students) alongside Gregory Junior High - 04.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gregory Junior High - 04 compares
Gregory Junior High - 04 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gregory School District 26-4, which includes Gregory Junior High - 04.
$12,077
Per student
-10%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gregory on the city page.
Is Gregory Junior High - 04 a good school?
Gregory Junior High - 04 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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