Enrollment
198
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamlin Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamlin Middle School - 02
Hamlin Middle School - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hayti, South Dakota, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 94% of South Dakota schools and 46% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 16.1% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hamlin School District 28-3 spends $9,103 per pupil, 32% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hamlin School District 28-3 also operates Hamlin Elementary - 09 (472 students) and Hamlin High School - 01 (226 students) alongside Hamlin Middle School - 02.
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 Hamlin Middle School - 02 compares
Hamlin Middle School - 02 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,103
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamlin School District 28-3, which includes Hamlin Middle School - 02.
$9,103
Per student
-32%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 32.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~198 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hayti on the city page.
Is Hamlin Middle School - 02 a good school?
Hamlin Middle School - 02 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of South Dakota schools. 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 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.
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