- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oelrichs, SD
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Oelrichs Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465277000608
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oelrichs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oelrichs, SD.
School address
District: Oelrichs School District 23-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465277000608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 465277000608 · Oelrichs, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 8.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Oelrichs Elementary - 02 (55 students)
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oelrichs Eleme
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
55 students
- Oelrichs High
Oelrichs High School - 01
44 students
- This school
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
25 students
What this shows Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 compares
Oelrichs Jr. High - 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 13% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.0%
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
$24,250
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
White 4.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Oelrichs School District 23-3 reports $24,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelrichs Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oelrichs High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oelrichs Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oelrichs Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has 25 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oelrichs, SD. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is 8.3:1, which is 39% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 47% 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 Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
100.0% of students at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 88.0% of enrollment, in Oelrichs, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oelrichs Jr. High - 03?
Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Oelrichs?
By Resource Investment Index, Oelrichs Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oelrichs, 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 Oelrichs School District 23-3?
Besides Oelrichs Jr. High - 03, Oelrichs School District 23-3 also operates Oelrichs Elementary - 02 (55 students) and Oelrichs High School - 01 (44 students). See the Oelrichs School District 23-3 district page for the complete list.