- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sturgis, SD
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 466993000653
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgis Williams 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, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sturgis, SD.
School address
District: Meade School District 46-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466993000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 466993000653 · Sturgis, SD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14.8:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (845 students)
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgis Brown
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
845 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary - 03
531 students
- Piedmont Valle
Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05
514 students
- This school
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 Williams Middle School - 02 reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 compares
Sturgis Williams 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 37% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is about as mixed as the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Williams Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Brown High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stagebarn Middle School - 10 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewood Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Sturgis
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
How many students attend Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sturgis, SD. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
18.2% of students at Sturgis Williams 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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Sturgis, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 ranks #2 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 Williams Middle School - 02, Meade School District 46-1 also operates Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (845 students), Sturgis Elementary - 03 (531 students), and Piedmont Valley Elementary - 05 (514 students). See the Meade School District 46-1 district page for the complete list.