- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Presho, SD
Lyman Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464477000812
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Middle School - 02 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 84
- students enrolled
Lyman Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lyman School District 42-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464477000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lyman Middle School - 02 held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 464477000812 · Presho, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 14:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyman Elementary - 04 (171 students)
Lyman Middle School - 02 held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.2 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Lyman Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyman Elementa
Lyman Elementary - 04
171 students
- This school
Lyman Middle School - 02
84 students
- Lyman High Sch
Lyman High School - 01
80 students
What this shows Lyman Middle School - 02 reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman Middle School - 02 compares
Lyman Middle School - 02 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 16% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,524
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 84 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 57.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.0%
Two or More 11.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lyman Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Lyman School District 42-1 reports $15,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyman Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Elementary - 04 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman Middle School - 02
How many students attend Lyman Middle School - 02?
Lyman Middle School - 02 has 84 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Presho, SD. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Middle School - 02 is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyman Middle School - 02?
24.1% of students at Lyman 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 Lyman Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Middle School - 02 is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Presho, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Middle School - 02?
Lyman Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Lyman School District 42-1?
Besides Lyman Middle School - 02, Lyman School District 42-1 also operates Lyman Elementary - 04 (171 students) and Lyman High School - 01 (80 students). See the Lyman School District 42-1 district page for the complete list.