- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parkston, SD
Parkston Middle School - 05
Federal NCES profile for Parkston Middle School - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465430000926
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkston Middle School - 05 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Parkston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkston Middle School - 05 has class sizes larger than 79% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkston Middle School - 05 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Parkston, SD.
School address
District: Parkston School District 33-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465430000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Parkston Middle School - 05 shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 465430000926 · Parkston, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 16.3:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students)
Parkston Middle School - 05 shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Parkston Middle School - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkston Eleme
Parkston Elementary - 02
272 students
- Parkston High
Parkston High School - 01
112 students
- This school 98
Parkston Middle School - 05
98 students
- Old Elm Spring 31
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
31 students
- Our Home 27
Our Home
27 students
- New Elm Spring 21
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
21 students
What this shows Parkston Middle School - 05 reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkston Middle School - 05 compares
Parkston Middle School - 05 is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 56% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,975
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Parkston Middle School - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Parkston School District 33-3 reports $11,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkston Middle School - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkston High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Our Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkston Middle School - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkston Middle School - 05
How many students attend Parkston Middle School - 05?
Parkston Middle School - 05 has 98 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parkston, SD. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkston Middle School - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkston Middle School - 05 is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkston Middle School - 05?
12.7% of students at Parkston Middle School - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkston Middle School - 05?
The largest demographic group at Parkston Middle School - 05 is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Parkston, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkston Middle School - 05?
Parkston Middle School - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Parkston Middle School - 05 rank among public schools in Parkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkston Middle School - 05 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Parkston, 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 Parkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkston School District 33-3?
Besides Parkston Middle School - 05, Parkston School District 33-3 also operates Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students), Parkston High School - 01 (112 students), and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 (31 students). See the Parkston School District 33-3 district page for the complete list.