- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Volga, SD
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Sioux Valley Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466630000613
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Volga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Volga, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Valley School District 05-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466630000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 466630000613 · Volga, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 14.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 (372 students)
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sioux Valley E
Sioux Valley Elementary - 02
372 students
- Sioux Valley H
Sioux Valley High School - 01
214 students
- This school
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
156 students
What this shows Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 compares
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 59% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$9,934
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Sioux Valley School District 05-5 reports $9,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sioux Valley High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sioux Valley Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
How many students attend Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 has 156 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Volga, SD. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
11.8% of students at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Volga, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sioux Valley Middle School - 04?
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Volga?
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Volga, 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 Sioux Valley School District 05-5?
Besides Sioux Valley Middle School - 04, Sioux Valley School District 05-5 also operates Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 (372 students) and Sioux Valley High School - 01 (214 students). See the Sioux Valley School District 05-5 district page for the complete list.