Enrollment
490
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Sturgis, South Dakota, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.2% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Dakota, bigger than 90% of state schools at 490 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Meade School District 46-1 spends $9,446 per pupil, 30% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 490 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Sturgis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sturgis Elementary - 03 (531 students): Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 12.6:1).
Meade School District 46-1 also operates Sturgis Brown High School - 01 (845 students) and Sturgis Elementary - 03 (531 students) alongside Sturgis Williams 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 Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 compares
Sturgis Williams 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade School District 46-1, which includes Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02.
$9,446
Per student
-30%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 33.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~490 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sturgis on the city page.
Is Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 a good school?
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 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.
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