Enrollment
74
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Jr. High - 03 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Jr. High - 03
Parker Jr. High - 03 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Parker, South Dakota, enrolling 74 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the South Dakota average.
With 74 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Parker School District 60-4 spends $10,459 per pupil, 22% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Parker School District 60-4 also operates Parker Elementary - 02 (238 students) and Parker High School - 01 (141 students) alongside Parker Jr. High - 03.
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 Parker Jr. High - 03 compares
Parker Jr. High - 03 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,459
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parker School District 60-4, which includes Parker Jr. High - 03.
$10,459
Per student
-22%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 39.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~74 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Parker on the city page.
Is Parker Jr. High - 03 a good school?
Parker Jr. High - 03 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 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.
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