- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Langford, SD
Langford Area Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Langford Area Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464086000851
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langford Area Middle School - 03 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Langford · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Langford Area 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, Langford Area Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Langford, SD.
School address
District: Langford Area 45-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464086000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Langford Area Middle School - 03 held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 464086000851 · Langford, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Langford Area Elementary - 02 (111 students)
Langford Area Middle School - 03 held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Langford Area Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Langford Area
Langford Area Elementary - 02
111 students
- Langford Area
Langford Area High School - 01
59 students
- This school 44
Langford Area Middle School - 03
44 students
- Newport Colony 44
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
44 students
- Premier Learni 8
Premier Learning Academy High School - 92
8 students
- Premier Learni 1
Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93
1 students
What this shows Langford Area Middle School - 03 reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langford Area Middle School - 03 compares
Langford Area Middle School - 03 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▲ 8% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,401
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Langford Area Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Langford Area 45-5 reports $14,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Langford Area Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Area Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langford Area High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Colony Elementary - 04 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier Learning Academy High School - 92 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier Learning Academy Middle School - 93 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Langford Area Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar middle schools in Langford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Langford Area Middle School - 03
How many students attend Langford Area Middle School - 03?
Langford Area Middle School - 03 has 44 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Langford, SD. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langford Area Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Langford Area Middle School - 03 is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langford Area Middle School - 03?
31.0% of students at Langford Area 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 Langford Area Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Langford Area Middle School - 03 is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Langford, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langford Area Middle School - 03?
Langford Area Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Langford Area Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Langford?
By Resource Investment Index, Langford Area Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Langford, 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 Langford on the city page.
What other schools are in Langford Area 45-5?
Besides Langford Area Middle School - 03, Langford Area 45-5 also operates Langford Area Elementary - 02 (111 students), Langford Area High School - 01 (59 students), and Newport Colony Elementary - 04 (44 students). See the Langford Area 45-5 district page for the complete list.