Enrollment
156
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sioux Valley Middle School - 04
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Volga, South Dakota, enrolling 156 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 156 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 130 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sioux Valley School District 05-5 spends $10,296 per pupil, 24% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sioux Valley School District 05-5 also operates Sioux Valley Elementary - 02 (372 students) and Sioux Valley High School - 01 (214 students) alongside Sioux Valley Middle School - 04.
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 Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 compares
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,296
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
Counselors0.4 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Valley School District 05-5, which includes Sioux Valley Middle School - 04.
$10,296
Per student
-24%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 37.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~156 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Volga on the city page.
Is Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 a good school?
Sioux Valley Middle School - 04 earns 40/100 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 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.
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