Enrollment
91
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redfield, SD
Redfield Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Redfield Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466045000858
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redfield Middle School - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Redfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Redfield Middle School - 02 has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redfield Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Redfield, SD.
School address
District: Redfield School District 56-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466045000858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redfield Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redfield Middle School - 02
Redfield Middle School - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Redfield, South Dakota, enrolling 91 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 91 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 91 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redfield School District 56-4 spends $10,294 per pupil, 24% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Redfield School District 56-4 also operates Redfield Elementary - 03 (271 students) and Redfield High School - 01 (153 students) alongside Redfield Middle School - 02.
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 Redfield Middle School - 02 compares
Redfield Middle School - 02 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 51% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 16% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,294
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 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 87.9%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Redfield Middle School - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redfield School District 56-4, which includes Redfield Middle School - 02.
$10,294
Per student
-24%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 24.8%
Federal 10.6%
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 Redfield Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield Elementary - 03 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redfield High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Creek High School - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redfield Virtual School - 92 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redfield Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~91 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Redfield Middle School - 02
How many students attend Redfield Middle School - 02?
Redfield Middle School - 02 has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redfield, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redfield Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Redfield Middle School - 02 is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redfield Middle School - 02?
14.0% of students at Redfield Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redfield Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Redfield Middle School - 02 is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Redfield, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redfield Middle School - 02?
Redfield Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Redfield Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Redfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Redfield Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Redfield, 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 Redfield on the city page.
Is Redfield Middle School - 02 a good school?
Redfield Middle School - 02 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Dakota schools. 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 Redfield School District 56-4?
Besides Redfield Middle School - 02, Redfield School District 56-4 also operates Redfield Elementary - 03 (271 students), Redfield High School - 01 (153 students), and Turtle Creek High School - 04 (8 students). See the Redfield School District 56-4 district page for the complete list.
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