- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, SD
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464965000967
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 93% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, SD.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District 17-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464965000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 464965000967 · Mount Vernon, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 19.3:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 (110 students)
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon E
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
110 students
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School- 01
87 students
- This school
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
58 students
What this shows Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 compares
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 39% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,363
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Mount Vernon School District 17-3 reports $12,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon High School- 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon Middle School - 03
How many students attend Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 has 58 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, SD. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?
17.5% of students at Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon Middle School - 03?
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon School District 17-3?
Besides Mount Vernon Middle School - 03, Mount Vernon School District 17-3 also operates Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 (110 students) and Mount Vernon High School- 01 (87 students). See the Mount Vernon School District 17-3 district page for the complete list.