- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Redfield Middle School - 02 shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 466045000858 · Redfield, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 9.1:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Redfield Elementary - 03 (271 students)
Redfield Middle School - 02 shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Redfield Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redfield Eleme
Redfield Elementary - 03
271 students
- Redfield High
Redfield High School - 01
153 students
- This school 91
Redfield Middle School - 02
91 students
- Turtle Creek H 8
Turtle Creek High School - 04
8 students
- Redfield Virtu 1
Redfield Virtual School - 92
1 students
What this shows Redfield Middle School - 02 reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redfield Middle School - 02 compares
Redfield Middle School - 02 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,962
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
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.
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
District finance for Redfield School District 56-4 reports $12,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
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 (~91 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.