Enrollment
169
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lennox, SD
Lennox Jr. High - 08
Federal NCES profile for Lennox Jr. High - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464155000963
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lennox Jr. High - 08 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lennox · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lennox Jr. High - 08 has class sizes larger than 72% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lennox Jr. High - 08 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lennox, SD.
School address
District: Lennox School District 41-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464155000963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lennox Jr. High - 08 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lennox Jr. High - 08
Lennox Jr. High - 08 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lennox, South Dakota, enrolling 169 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the larger 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 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lennox School District 41-4 spends $10,086 per pupil, 25% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lennox School District 41-4 also operates Lennox Elementary - 02 (362 students) and Lennox High School - 01 (357 students) alongside Lennox Jr. High - 08.
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 Lennox Jr. High - 08 compares
Lennox Jr. High - 08 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 70% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 72% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$10,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 89.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Lennox Jr. High - 08 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lennox School District 41-4, which includes Lennox Jr. High - 08.
$10,086
Per student
-25%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 Lennox Jr. High - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lennox High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lennox Intermediate - 09 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthing Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lennox Jr. High - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lennox Jr. High - 08
How many students attend Lennox Jr. High - 08?
Lennox Jr. High - 08 has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lennox, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lennox Jr. High - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Lennox Jr. High - 08 is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lennox Jr. High - 08?
8.5% of students at Lennox Jr. High - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lennox Jr. High - 08?
The largest demographic group at Lennox Jr. High - 08 is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Lennox, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lennox Jr. High - 08?
Lennox Jr. High - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lennox Jr. High - 08 rank among public schools in Lennox?
By Resource Investment Index, Lennox Jr. High - 08 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lennox, 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 Lennox on the city page.
Is Lennox Jr. High - 08 a good school?
Lennox Jr. High - 08 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Lennox School District 41-4?
Besides Lennox Jr. High - 08, Lennox School District 41-4 also operates Lennox Elementary - 02 (362 students), Lennox High School - 01 (357 students), and Lennox Intermediate - 09 (185 students). See the Lennox School District 41-4 district page for the complete list.
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