- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rutland, SD
Rutland Jr. High - 03
Federal NCES profile for Rutland Jr. High - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466414000932
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutland Jr. High - 03 earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutland Jr. High - 03 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rutland, SD.
School address
District: Rutland School District 39-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466414000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 466414000932 · Rutland, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutland Elementary - 02 (79 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Rutland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Rutland Jr. High - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutland Elemen
Rutland Elementary - 02
79 students
- This school
Rutland Jr. High - 03
48 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School - 01
40 students
- Camridge Colon 22
Camridge Colony School - 04
22 students
What this shows Rutland Jr. High - 03 reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutland Jr. High - 03 compares
Rutland Jr. High - 03 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 42% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$13,127
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutland School District 39-4, which includes Rutland Jr. High - 03.
$13,127
Per student
-6%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,985
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 35.6%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rutland Jr. High - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camridge Colony School - 04 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutland Jr. High - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutland Jr. High - 03
How many students attend Rutland Jr. High - 03?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rutland, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Jr. High - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Jr. High - 03 is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Rutland Jr. High - 03?
16.7% of students at Rutland Jr. High - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutland Jr. High - 03?
Rutland Jr. High - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rutland Jr. High - 03 rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Jr. High - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rutland, 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 Rutland School District 39-4?
Besides Rutland Jr. High - 03, Rutland School District 39-4 also operates Rutland Elementary - 02 (79 students), Rutland High School - 01 (40 students), and Camridge Colony School - 04 (22 students). See the Rutland School District 39-4 district page for the complete list.
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