- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcintosh, SD
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Mcintosh Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 464626000921
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mcintosh · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 has class sizes smaller than 71% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mcintosh, SD.
School address
District: Mcintosh School District 15-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464626000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 464626000921 · Mcintosh, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh Elementary - 02 (43 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Mcintosh. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcintosh Middle School - 03
44 students
- Mcintosh Eleme
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
43 students
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School - 01
42 students
What this shows Mcintosh Middle School - 03 reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcintosh Middle School - 03 compares
Mcintosh 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 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
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$28,726
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 56.8%
White 29.5%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Mcintosh Middle School - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcintosh School District 15-1, which includes Mcintosh Middle School - 03.
$28,726
Per student
+105%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,985
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 19.6%
Federal 53.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcintosh Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcintosh High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcintosh Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 Mcintosh Middle School - 03
How many students attend Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 has 44 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcintosh, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh Middle School - 03 is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
100.0% of students at Mcintosh 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 Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Mcintosh Middle School - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 56.8% of enrollment, in Mcintosh, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcintosh Middle School - 03?
Mcintosh Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Mcintosh Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Mcintosh?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcintosh Middle School - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mcintosh, 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 Mcintosh School District 15-1?
Besides Mcintosh Middle School - 03, Mcintosh School District 15-1 also operates Mcintosh Elementary - 02 (43 students) and Mcintosh High School - 01 (42 students). See the Mcintosh School District 15-1 district page for the complete list.
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