- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Groton, SD
Groton Area Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Groton Area Middle School - 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 460004501157
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groton Area Middle School - 04 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 7.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Groton Area Middle School - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Area Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Groton, SD.
School address
District: Groton Area School District 06-6 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460004501157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Groton Area Middle School - 04 held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 460004501157 · Groton, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 14.7:1 · 7.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Groton Area Elementary - 02 (278 students)
Groton Area Middle School - 04 held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Groton Area Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groton Area El
Groton Area Elementary - 02
278 students
- Groton Area Hi
Groton Area High School - 01
168 students
- This school
Groton Area Middle School - 04
132 students
What this shows Groton Area Middle School - 04 reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Groton Area Middle School - 04 compares
Groton Area Middle School - 04 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.1% | ▼ 75% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,132
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 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Groton Area Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Groton Area School District 06-6 reports $12,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Groton Area Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Area Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groton Area High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groton Area Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Groton Area Middle School - 04
How many students attend Groton Area Middle School - 04?
Groton Area Middle School - 04 has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Groton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groton Area Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Groton Area Middle School - 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 Groton Area Middle School - 04?
7.1% of students at Groton Area Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groton Area Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Groton Area Middle School - 04 is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Groton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groton Area Middle School - 04?
Groton Area Middle School - 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 Groton Area Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groton Area Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Groton, 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 Groton Area School District 06-6?
Besides Groton Area Middle School - 04, Groton Area School District 06-6 also operates Groton Area Elementary - 02 (278 students) and Groton Area High School - 01 (168 students). See the Groton Area School District 06-6 district page for the complete list.