Enrollment
84
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scotland, SD
Scotland Middle School - 05
Federal NCES profile for Scotland Middle School - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466518000933
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotland Middle School - 05 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Scotland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotland Middle School - 05 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Middle School - 05 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Scotland, SD.
School address
District: Scotland School District 04-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466518000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotland Middle School - 05 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotland Middle School - 05
Scotland Middle School - 05 is a mid-sized elementary school in Scotland, South Dakota, enrolling 84 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.4% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 84 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 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Scotland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maxwell Colony Elementary - 04 (39 students): Scotland Middle School - 05 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 9.8:1).
Scotland School District 04-3 also operates Scotland Elementary - 02 (114 students) and Scotland High School - 01 (64 students) alongside Scotland Middle School - 05.
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 Scotland Middle School - 05 compares
Scotland Middle School - 05 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 15% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$12,936
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Scotland Middle School - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotland School District 04-3, which includes Scotland Middle School - 05.
$12,936
Per student
-4%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 18.2%
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 Scotland Middle School - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotland High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotland Middle School - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Scotland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~84 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scotland Middle School - 05
How many students attend Scotland Middle School - 05?
Scotland Middle School - 05 has 84 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scotland, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland Middle School - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotland Middle School - 05 is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotland Middle School - 05?
24.4% of students at Scotland Middle School - 05 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotland Middle School - 05?
The largest demographic group at Scotland Middle School - 05 is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Scotland, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotland Middle School - 05?
Scotland Middle School - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scotland Middle School - 05 rank among elementary schools in Scotland?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotland Middle School - 05 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Scotland, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Scotland on the city page.
Is Scotland Middle School - 05 a good school?
Scotland Middle School - 05 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 Scotland School District 04-3?
Besides Scotland Middle School - 05, Scotland School District 04-3 also operates Scotland Elementary - 02 (114 students) and Scotland High School - 01 (64 students). See the Scotland School District 04-3 district page for the complete list.
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