Enrollment
75
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Underwood, SD
New Underwood Jr. High - 04
Federal NCES profile for New Underwood Jr. High - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465067000456
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Underwood · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 has class sizes larger than 98% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Underwood Jr. High - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Underwood, SD.
School address
District: New Underwood School District 51-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465067000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Underwood Jr. High - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Underwood Jr. High - 04
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in New Underwood, South Dakota, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 98% of South Dakota schools and 84% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 75 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Underwood School District 51-3 spends $9,467 per pupil, 30% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Underwood School District 51-3 also operates New Underwood Elementary - 02 (113 students) and New Underwood High School - 01 (92 students) alongside New Underwood Jr. High - 04.
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 New Underwood Jr. High - 04 compares
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 84% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 49% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 98% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$9,467
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 76.0%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, New Underwood Jr. High - 04 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Underwood School District 51-3, which includes New Underwood Jr. High - 04.
$9,467
Per student
-30%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 53.5%
Federal 11.0%
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 New Underwood Jr. High - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Underwood Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Underwood High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Underwood Jr. High - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~75 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Underwood Jr. High - 04
How many students attend New Underwood Jr. High - 04?
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Underwood, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Underwood Jr. High - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at New Underwood Jr. High - 04 is 25:1, which is 84% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Underwood Jr. High - 04?
14.7% of students at New Underwood Jr. High - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Underwood Jr. High - 04?
The largest demographic group at New Underwood Jr. High - 04 is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in New Underwood, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Underwood Jr. High - 04?
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Underwood Jr. High - 04 rank among public schools in New Underwood?
By Resource Investment Index, New Underwood Jr. High - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Underwood, 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 New Underwood on the city page.
Is New Underwood Jr. High - 04 a good school?
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 New Underwood School District 51-3?
Besides New Underwood Jr. High - 04, New Underwood School District 51-3 also operates New Underwood Elementary - 02 (113 students) and New Underwood High School - 01 (92 students). See the New Underwood School District 51-3 district page for the complete list.
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