Enrollment
45
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henry, SD
Henry Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Henry Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463234001047
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Middle School - 03 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Henry · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Middle School - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Henry, SD.
School address
District: Henry School District 14-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463234001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Middle School - 03
Henry Middle School - 03 is a mid-sized middle school in Henry, South Dakota, enrolling 45 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 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 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 45 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 45 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Henry School District 14-2 also operates Henry Elementary - 02 (93 students) and Henry High School - 01 (54 students) alongside Henry Middle School - 03.
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 Henry Middle School - 03 compares
Henry Middle School - 03 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 24% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$13,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Henry Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry School District 14-2, which includes Henry Middle School - 03.
$13,385
Per student
-1%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 41.5%
Federal 16.5%
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 Henry Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry Middle School - 03
How many students attend Henry Middle School - 03?
Henry Middle School - 03 has 45 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henry, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Middle School - 03 is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Middle School - 03?
35.6% of students at Henry Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Henry Middle School - 03 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Henry, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Middle School - 03?
Henry Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Henry Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Henry?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Henry, 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 Henry on the city page.
Is Henry Middle School - 03 a good school?
Henry Middle School - 03 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Henry School District 14-2?
Besides Henry Middle School - 03, Henry School District 14-2 also operates Henry Elementary - 02 (93 students) and Henry High School - 01 (54 students). See the Henry School District 14-2 district page for the complete list.
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