- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayti, SD
Hamlin Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Hamlin Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463080000259
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamlin Middle School - 02 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hayti · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamlin Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Middle School - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hayti, SD.
School address
District: Hamlin School District 28-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463080000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hamlin Middle School - 02 held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 463080000259 · Hayti, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 19.8:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamlin Elementary - 09 (472 students)
Hamlin Middle School - 02 held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Hamlin Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamlin Element
Hamlin Elementary - 09
472 students
- Hamlin High Sc
Hamlin High School - 01
226 students
- This school
Hamlin Middle School - 02
198 students
What this shows Hamlin Middle School - 02 reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamlin Middle School - 02 compares
Hamlin Middle School - 02 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 44% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,580
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
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Hamlin Middle School - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Hamlin School District 28-3 reports $9,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamlin Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Elementary - 09 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamlin High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamlin Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamlin Middle School - 02
How many students attend Hamlin Middle School - 02?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayti, SD. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Middle School - 02 is 19.8:1, which is 46% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamlin Middle School - 02?
16.1% of students at Hamlin Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamlin Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Hamlin Middle School - 02 is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Hayti, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlin Middle School - 02?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Hamlin Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Hayti?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Middle School - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hayti, 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 Hamlin School District 28-3?
Besides Hamlin Middle School - 02, Hamlin School District 28-3 also operates Hamlin Elementary - 09 (472 students) and Hamlin High School - 01 (226 students). See the Hamlin School District 28-3 district page for the complete list.