- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Scotland Middle School - 05 held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.6 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 466518000933 · Scotland, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 14:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland Elementary - 02 (114 students)
Scotland Middle School - 05 held near 83 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.6 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Scotland Middle School - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland Eleme
Scotland Elementary - 02
114 students
- This school
Scotland Middle School - 05
84 students
- Scotland High
Scotland High School - 01
64 students
What this shows Scotland Middle School - 05 reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scotland Middle School - 05 compares
Scotland Middle School - 05 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,593
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
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.
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
District finance for Scotland School District 04-3 reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~84 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.