- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parker, SD
Parker Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Parker Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465427000925
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Jr. High - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Jr. High - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Parker, SD.
School address
District: Parker School District 60-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465427000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Parker Jr. High - 03 held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 465427000925 · Parker, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 14.8:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker Elementary - 02 (238 students)
Parker Jr. High - 03 held near 69 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Parker Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parker Element
Parker Elementary - 02
238 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School - 01
141 students
- This school 74
Parker Jr. High - 03
74 students
What this shows Parker Jr. High - 03 reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Jr. High - 03 compares
Parker Jr. High - 03 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 85% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$10,578
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 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Parker Jr. High - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Parker School District 60-4 reports $10,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Parker Jr. High - 03?
Parker Jr. High - 03 has 74 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parker, SD. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 69 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Jr. High - 03 is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker Jr. High - 03?
4.2% of students at Parker 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 Parker Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Parker Jr. High - 03 is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Parker, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Jr. High - 03?
Parker Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Parker Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Jr. High - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Parker, 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 Parker School District 60-4?
Besides Parker Jr. High - 03, Parker School District 60-4 also operates Parker Elementary - 02 (238 students) and Parker High School - 01 (141 students). See the Parker School District 60-4 district page for the complete list.