Enrollment
106
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Pierre, SD
Stanley County Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Stanley County Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 462485000841
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanley County Middle School - 02 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Pierre · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 70% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanley County Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Pierre, SD.
School address
District: Stanley County School District 57-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 462485000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanley County Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanley County Middle School - 02
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, enrolling 106 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 106 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 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Stanley County School District 57-1 also operates Stanley County Elementary - 08 (178 students) and Stanley County High School - 01 (142 students) alongside Stanley County 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 Stanley County Middle School - 02 compares
Stanley County 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 60% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$13,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 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 79.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.3%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Stanley County Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanley County School District 57-1, which includes Stanley County Middle School - 02.
$13,563
Per student
+1%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 17.1%
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 Stanley County Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley County Elementary - 08 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanley County High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanley County Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stanley County Middle School - 02
How many students attend Stanley County Middle School - 02?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Pierre, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley County Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley County Middle School - 02 is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanley County Middle School - 02?
11.6% of students at Stanley County 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 Stanley County Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Stanley County Middle School - 02 is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Fort Pierre, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanley County Middle School - 02?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stanley County Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Fort Pierre?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanley County Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Pierre, 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 Fort Pierre on the city page.
Is Stanley County Middle School - 02 a good school?
Stanley County Middle School - 02 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Stanley County School District 57-1?
Besides Stanley County Middle School - 02, Stanley County School District 57-1 also operates Stanley County Elementary - 08 (178 students), Stanley County High School - 01 (142 students), and Cheyenne Elementary - 06 (6 students). See the Stanley County School District 57-1 district page for the complete list.
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