Enrollment
51
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kadoka, SD
Kadoka Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Kadoka Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 468043701382
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kadoka Middle School - 03 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kadoka · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kadoka Middle School - 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, Kadoka Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kadoka, SD.
School address
District: Kadoka Area School District 35-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468043701382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kadoka Middle School - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kadoka Middle School - 03
Kadoka Middle School - 03 is a mid-sized middle school in Kadoka, South Dakota, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 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 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 51 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Kadoka Area School District 35-2 spends $17,032 per pupil, 26% above the South Dakota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 43.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 also operates Kadoka Elementary - 02 (118 students) and Kadoka Area High School - 01 (71 students) alongside Kadoka 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 Kadoka Middle School - 03 compares
Kadoka 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 25% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
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
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 56.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Kadoka Middle School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kadoka Area School District 35-2, which includes Kadoka Middle School - 03.
$17,032
Per student
+26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 43.3%
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 Kadoka Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadoka Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kadoka Area High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longvalley Elementary - 10 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Interior Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland Elementary - 11 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kadoka Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kadoka Middle School - 03
How many students attend Kadoka Middle School - 03?
Kadoka Middle School - 03 has 51 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kadoka, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kadoka Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Kadoka Middle School - 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 Kadoka Middle School - 03?
36.0% of students at Kadoka 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 Kadoka Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Kadoka Middle School - 03 is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Kadoka, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kadoka Middle School - 03?
Kadoka Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kadoka Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Kadoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Kadoka Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kadoka, 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 Kadoka on the city page.
Is Kadoka Middle School - 03 a good school?
Kadoka Middle School - 03 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Dakota schools. It is also more 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 Kadoka Area School District 35-2?
Besides Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Area School District 35-2 also operates Kadoka Elementary - 02 (118 students), Kadoka Area High School - 01 (71 students), and Longvalley Elementary - 10 (22 students). See the Kadoka Area School District 35-2 district page for the complete list.
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