- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plankinton, SD
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Plankinton Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 465571000927
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Plankinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 has class sizes larger than 98% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plankinton Jr. High - 03 ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Plankinton, SD.
School address
District: Plankinton School District 01-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 465571000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-41.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.6 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 465571000927 · Plankinton, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 24.5:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plankinton Elementary - 02 (132 students)
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-41.2%). Teacher FTE lost 2.6 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plankinton Ele
Plankinton Elementary - 02
132 students
- Plankinton Hig
Plankinton High School - 01
86 students
- This school 49
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
49 students
- Aurora Plains 10
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
10 students
- Aurora Plains 7
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
7 students
- Dakota Reach - 5
Dakota Reach - 06
5 students
What this shows Plankinton Jr. High - 03 reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plankinton Jr. High - 03 compares
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 59% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 98% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$14,643
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Plankinton School District 01-1 reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plankinton Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plankinton Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plankinton High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dakota Reach - 06 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Plankinton Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plankinton Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 has 49 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plankinton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is 24.5:1, which is 80% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
11.8% of students at Plankinton 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 Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
The largest demographic group at Plankinton Jr. High - 03 is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Plankinton, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plankinton Jr. High - 03?
Plankinton Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Plankinton Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Plankinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Plankinton Jr. High - 03 ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Plankinton, 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 Plankinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Plankinton School District 01-1?
Besides Plankinton Jr. High - 03, Plankinton School District 01-1 also operates Plankinton Elementary - 02 (132 students), Plankinton High School - 01 (86 students), and Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 (10 students). See the Plankinton School District 01-1 district page for the complete list.