- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Highmore, SD
Highmore Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Highmore Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 468044001049
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highmore Jr. High - 03 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Highmore · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highmore Jr. High - 03 has class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Highmore, SD.
School address
District: Highmore-Harrold 34-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468044001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Highmore Jr. High - 03 grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+22.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 468044001049 · Highmore, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Highmore Elementary - 02 (133 students)
Highmore Jr. High - 03 grew from 35 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+22.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Highmore Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highmore Eleme
Highmore Elementary - 02
133 students
- Highmore High
Highmore High School - 01
62 students
- This school 34
Highmore Jr. High - 03
34 students
What this shows Highmore Jr. High - 03 reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highmore Jr. High - 03 compares
Highmore Jr. High - 03 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Highmore Jr. High - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Highmore-Harrold 34-2 reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highmore Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highmore Elementary - 02 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highmore High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highmore Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highmore Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Highmore Jr. High - 03?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 has 34 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Highmore, SD. CCD year-over-year: 35 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highmore Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Highmore Jr. High - 03 is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highmore Jr. High - 03?
14.3% of students at Highmore Jr. High - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highmore Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Highmore Jr. High - 03 is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Highmore, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highmore Jr. High - 03?
Highmore Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Highmore Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Highmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Highmore Jr. High - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Highmore, 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 Highmore-Harrold 34-2?
Besides Highmore Jr. High - 03, Highmore-Harrold 34-2 also operates Highmore Elementary - 02 (133 students) and Highmore High School - 01 (62 students). See the Highmore-Harrold 34-2 district page for the complete list.