- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iroquois, SD
Iroquois Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463615000916
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Middle School - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Iroquois · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Iroquois, SD.
School address
District: Iroquois School District 02-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463615000916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Iroquois Middle School - 02 shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 463615000916 · Iroquois, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois Elementary - 04 (114 students)
Iroquois Middle School - 02 shrank from 49 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Iroquois Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iroquois Eleme
Iroquois Elementary - 04
114 students
- This school
Iroquois Middle School - 02
48 students
- Iroquois High 45
Iroquois High School - 01
45 students
- Pearl Creek Co 13
Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
13 students
What this shows Iroquois Middle School - 02 reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iroquois Middle School - 02 compares
Iroquois Middle School - 02 is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 27% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$14,257
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Iroquois Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Iroquois School District 02-3 reports $14,257 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iroquois Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Elementary - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois High School - 01 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Middle School - 02
How many students attend Iroquois Middle School - 02?
Iroquois Middle School - 02 has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iroquois, SD. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School - 02 is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iroquois Middle School - 02?
36.7% of students at Iroquois 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 Iroquois Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Middle School - 02 is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Iroquois, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Middle School - 02?
Iroquois Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Iroquois Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Iroquois?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Iroquois, 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 Iroquois on the city page.
What other schools are in Iroquois School District 02-3?
Besides Iroquois Middle School - 02, Iroquois School District 02-3 also operates Iroquois Elementary - 04 (114 students), Iroquois High School - 01 (45 students), and Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05 (13 students). See the Iroquois School District 02-3 district page for the complete list.