- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sisseton Middle School - 02 held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 460005301258 · Sisseton, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.2:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Elementary - 03 (380 students)
Sisseton Middle School - 02 held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sisseton Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary - 03
380 students
- Sisseton High
Sisseton High School - 01
304 students
- This school
Sisseton Middle School - 02
281 students
What this shows Sisseton Middle School - 02 reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sisseton Middle School - 02 compares
Sisseton Middle School - 02 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,105
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
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.
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
District finance for Sisseton School District 54-2 reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~281 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.