- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stanley County Middle School - 02 grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 462485000841 · Fort Pierre, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 15.1:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanley County Elementary - 08 (178 students)
Stanley County Middle School - 02 grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Stanley County Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanley County
Stanley County Elementary - 08
178 students
- Stanley County
Stanley County High School - 01
142 students
- This school
Stanley County Middle School - 02
106 students
- Cheyenne Eleme 6
Cheyenne Elementary - 06
6 students
What this shows Stanley County Middle School - 02 reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanley County Middle School - 02 compares
Stanley County Middle School - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,524
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
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.
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
District finance for Stanley County School District 57-1 reports $13,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~106 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.