- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ramona, SD
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460102701035
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ramona, SD.
School address
District: Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460102701035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
16 on latest CCD 460102701035 · Ramona, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02 (66 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Ramona. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham-Ramona
Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02
66 students
- Oldham-Ramona
Oldham-Ramona High School - 01
40 students
- Spring Lake Co 22
Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04
22 students
- This school 16
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03
16 students
- Spring Lake Co 13
Spring Lake Colony High School - 05
13 students
What this shows Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 compares
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 vs South Dakota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 13% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 11% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 reports $15,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oldham-Ramona High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Colony High School - 05 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03?
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 has 16 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ramona, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 49% 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 Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03?
25.0% of students at Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03?
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ramona, 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 Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5?
Besides Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03, Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 also operates Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02 (66 students), Oldham-Ramona High School - 01 (40 students), and Spring Lake Colony Elementary - 04 (22 students). See the Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 district page for the complete list.