- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sturgis, SD
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Sturgis Brown High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 466993000633
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sturgis, SD.
School address
District: Meade School District 46-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466993000633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 466993000633 · Sturgis, SD High · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 16.9:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis Elementary - 03 (531 students)
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
845 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary - 03
531 students
- Piedmont Valle
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
514 students
- Sturgis Willia
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
490 students
- Stagebarn Midd
Stagebarn Middle School - 10
432 students
- Whitewood Elem 138
Whitewood Elementary - 04
138 students
What this shows Sturgis Brown High School - 01 reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgis Brown High School - 01 compares
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$9,885
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
228
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Meade School District 46-1 reports $9,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgis Brown High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stagebarn Middle School - 10 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitewood Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgis Brown High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgis Brown High School - 01
How many students attend Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 has 845 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sturgis, SD. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
14.4% of students at Sturgis Brown High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Sturgis Brown High School - 01 is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Sturgis, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgis Brown High School - 01?
Sturgis Brown High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Sturgis Brown High School - 01 rank among public schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sturgis, 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 Meade School District 46-1?
Besides Sturgis Brown High School - 01, Meade School District 46-1 also operates Sturgis Elementary - 03 (531 students), Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 (514 students), and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 (490 students). See the Meade School District 46-1 district page for the complete list.