- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philip, SD
Philip Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Philip Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463049000247
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philip Jr. High - 03 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Philip · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Philip Jr. High - 03 has class sizes larger than 99% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philip Jr. High - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Philip, SD.
School address
District: Haakon School District 27-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463049000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Philip Jr. High - 03 grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+55.1%).
Teacher FTE added 2.9 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 463049000247 · Philip, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 35.5:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Philip Elementary - 02 (131 students)
Philip Jr. High - 03 grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+55.1%). Teacher FTE added 2.9 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Philip Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Philip Element
Philip Elementary - 02
131 students
- Philip High Sc
Philip High School - 01
109 students
- This school
Philip Jr. High - 03
71 students
- Milesville Ele 15
Milesville Elementary - 08
15 students
What this shows Philip Jr. High - 03 reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philip Jr. High - 03 compares
Philip 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 | 35.5:1 | ▲ 161% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 86% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
35.5:1
students per teacher
- 161% above state mean
Top 99% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,283
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Philip Jr. High - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Haakon School District 27-1 reports $12,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philip Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philip High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milesville Elementary - 08 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philip Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philip Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Philip Jr. High - 03?
Philip Jr. High - 03 has 71 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philip, SD. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip Jr. High - 03 is 35.5:1, which is 161% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 126% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philip Jr. High - 03?
4.1% of students at Philip 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 Philip Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Philip Jr. High - 03 is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Philip, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip Jr. High - 03?
Philip Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Philip Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Philip?
By Resource Investment Index, Philip Jr. High - 03 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Philip, 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 Haakon School District 27-1?
Besides Philip Jr. High - 03, Haakon School District 27-1 also operates Philip Elementary - 02 (131 students), Philip High School - 01 (109 students), and Milesville Elementary - 08 (15 students). See the Haakon School District 27-1 district page for the complete list.