- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lemmon, SD
Lemmon Jr. High - 06
Federal NCES profile for Lemmon Jr. High - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464152000852
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lemmon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 has class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmon Jr. High - 06 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lemmon, SD.
School address
District: Lemmon School District 52-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464152000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-17.9%).
Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 464152000852 · Lemmon, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 17.7:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lemmon Elementary - 02 (139 students)
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 46 in 2023-24 (-17.9%). Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lemmon Element
Lemmon Elementary - 02
139 students
- Lemmon High Sc
Lemmon High School - 01
97 students
- This school 53
Lemmon Jr. High - 06
53 students
What this shows Lemmon Jr. High - 06 reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemmon Jr. High - 06 compares
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 44% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Lemmon Jr. High - 06 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Lemmon School District 52-4 reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemmon Jr. High - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemmon Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemmon High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemmon Jr. High - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lemmon Jr. High - 06
How many students attend Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 has 53 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lemmon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemmon Jr. High - 06 is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
16.1% of students at Lemmon Jr. High - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
The largest demographic group at Lemmon Jr. High - 06 is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Lemmon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemmon Jr. High - 06?
Lemmon Jr. High - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lemmon Jr. High - 06 rank among public schools in Lemmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmon Jr. High - 06 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lemmon, 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 Lemmon School District 52-4?
Besides Lemmon Jr. High - 06, Lemmon School District 52-4 also operates Lemmon Elementary - 02 (139 students) and Lemmon High School - 01 (97 students). See the Lemmon School District 52-4 district page for the complete list.