Enrollment
48
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newell, SD
Newell Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Newell Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465085000968
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell Middle School - 04 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell Middle School - 04 has class sizes smaller than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newell, SD.
School address
District: Newell School District 09-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465085000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newell Middle School - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newell Middle School - 04
Newell Middle School - 04 is a mid-sized middle school in Newell, South Dakota, enrolling 48 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 48 puts it in the smaller 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 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Newell School District 09-2 also operates Newell Elementary - 02 (124 students) and Newell High School - 01 (58 students) alongside Newell Middle School - 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 Newell Middle School - 04 compares
Newell Middle School - 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 29% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 18% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,238
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Newell Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newell School District 09-2, which includes Newell Middle School - 04.
$13,238
Per student
-2%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 26.0%
Federal 23.8%
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 Newell Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newell High School - 01 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~48 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newell Middle School - 04
How many students attend Newell Middle School - 04?
Newell Middle School - 04 has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newell, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell Middle School - 04 is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Newell Middle School - 04?
37.1% of students at Newell Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Newell Middle School - 04 is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Newell, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell Middle School - 04?
Newell Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Newell Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Newell?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newell, 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 Newell on the city page.
Is Newell Middle School - 04 a good school?
Newell Middle School - 04 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Newell School District 09-2?
Besides Newell Middle School - 04, Newell School District 09-2 also operates Newell Elementary - 02 (124 students) and Newell High School - 01 (58 students). See the Newell School District 09-2 district page for the complete list.
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