- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tripp, SD
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02
Federal NCES profile for Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467245000059
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tripp · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 has class sizes larger than 89% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tripp, SD.
School address
District: Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467245000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 467245000059 · Tripp, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 18:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tripp Elementary - 03 (88 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Tripp. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tripp Elementa
Tripp Elementary - 03
88 students
- Tripp-Delmont 33
Tripp-Delmont High School - 01
33 students
- Clearfield Col 26
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
26 students
- This school 18
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02
18 students
- Greenwood Colo 3
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
3 students
What this shows Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 compares
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 85% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,190
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5, which includes Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02.
$16,190
Per student
+16%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,985
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 18.0%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Elementary - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tripp-Delmont High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~18 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02
How many students attend Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02?
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 has 18 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tripp, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 is 18:1, which is 32% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02?
53.3% of students at Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02?
The largest demographic group at Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tripp, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02?
Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 rank among public schools in Tripp?
By Resource Investment Index, Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tripp, 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 Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5?
Besides Tripp-Delmont Jr. High - 02, Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 also operates Tripp Elementary - 03 (88 students), Tripp-Delmont High School - 01 (33 students), and Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 (26 students). See the Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5 district page for the complete list.
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