Enrollment
281
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sisseton, SD
Sisseton Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Sisseton Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 460005301258
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sisseton Middle School - 02 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sisseton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sisseton Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sisseton Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sisseton, SD.
School address
District: Sisseton School District 54-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460005301258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sisseton Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sisseton Middle School - 02
Sisseton Middle School - 02 is a mid-sized elementary school in Sisseton, South Dakota, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (47%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 40.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 281 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Sisseton School District 54-2 also operates Westside Elementary - 03 (380 students) and Sisseton High School - 01 (304 students) alongside Sisseton Middle School - 02.
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 Sisseton Middle School - 02 compares
Sisseton Middle School - 02 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 56% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,465
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 47.3%
White 22.4%
Two or More 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Sisseton Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sisseton School District 54-2, which includes Sisseton Middle School - 02.
$12,465
Per student
-8%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 20.7%
Federal 40.2%
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 Sisseton Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sisseton High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sisseton Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~281 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sisseton Middle School - 02
How many students attend Sisseton Middle School - 02?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sisseton, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisseton Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisseton Middle School - 02 is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Sisseton Middle School - 02?
44.8% of students at Sisseton Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sisseton Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Sisseton Middle School - 02 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.3% of enrollment, in Sisseton, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sisseton Middle School - 02?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sisseton Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Sisseton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sisseton Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sisseton, 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 Sisseton on the city page.
Is Sisseton Middle School - 02 a good school?
Sisseton Middle School - 02 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. 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 Sisseton School District 54-2?
Besides Sisseton Middle School - 02, Sisseton School District 54-2 also operates Westside Elementary - 03 (380 students) and Sisseton High School - 01 (304 students). See the Sisseton School District 54-2 district page for the complete list.
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