- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spearfish, SD
Spearfish Middle School - 05
Federal NCES profile for Spearfish Middle School - 05, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466693000622
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spearfish Middle School - 05 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Spearfish · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spearfish 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, Spearfish Middle School - 05 ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Spearfish, SD.
School address
District: Spearfish School District 40-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466693000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Spearfish Middle School - 05 held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 466693000622 · Spearfish, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 13.6:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spearfish High School - 01 (787 students)
Spearfish Middle School - 05 held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Spearfish Middle School - 05 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spearfish High
Spearfish High School - 01
787 students
- Creekside Elem
Creekside Elementary - 07
553 students
- This school
Spearfish Middle School - 05
545 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary - 03
322 students
- Mountain View 168
Mountain View Elementary - 08
168 students
- Spearfish Acad 21
Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10
21 students
What this shows Spearfish Middle School - 05 reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spearfish Middle School - 05 compares
Spearfish 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 59% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,680
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Spearfish Middle School - 05 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Spearfish School District 40-2 reports $9,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spearfish Middle School - 05 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary - 07 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spearfish Middle School - 05's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spearfish Middle School - 05
How many students attend Spearfish Middle School - 05?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spearfish, SD. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Middle School - 05?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearfish Middle School - 05 is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spearfish Middle School - 05?
11.7% of students at Spearfish 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 Spearfish Middle School - 05?
The largest demographic group at Spearfish Middle School - 05 is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Spearfish, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spearfish Middle School - 05?
Spearfish Middle School - 05 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Spearfish Middle School - 05 rank among public schools in Spearfish?
By Resource Investment Index, Spearfish Middle School - 05 ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Spearfish, 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 Spearfish on the city page.
What other schools are in Spearfish School District 40-2?
Besides Spearfish Middle School - 05, Spearfish School District 40-2 also operates Spearfish High School - 01 (787 students), Creekside Elementary - 07 (553 students), and West Elementary - 03 (322 students). See the Spearfish School District 40-2 district page for the complete list.