- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vermillion, SD
Vermillion Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Vermillion Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467437000690
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vermillion Middle School - 02 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Dakota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vermillion · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vermillion Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 74% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vermillion Middle School - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, SD.
School address
District: Vermillion School District 13-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467437000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Vermillion Middle School - 02 held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 467437000690 · Vermillion, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students)
Vermillion Middle School - 02 held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Vermillion Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vermillion Hig
Vermillion High School - 01
413 students
- Jolley Element
Jolley Elementary - 04
407 students
- This school
Vermillion Middle School - 02
343 students
- Austin Element
Austin Elementary - 03
278 students
What this shows Vermillion Middle School - 02 reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vermillion Middle School - 02 compares
Vermillion 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 6% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Vermillion Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Vermillion School District 13-1 reports $11,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vermillion Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jolley Elementary - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Elementary - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vermillion Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vermillion Middle School - 02
How many students attend Vermillion Middle School - 02?
Vermillion Middle School - 02 has 343 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vermillion, SD. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermillion Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermillion Middle School - 02 is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vermillion Middle School - 02?
27.1% of students at Vermillion 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 Vermillion Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Vermillion Middle School - 02 is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Vermillion, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vermillion Middle School - 02?
Vermillion Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Vermillion Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Vermillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Vermillion Middle School - 02 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, 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 Vermillion School District 13-1?
Besides Vermillion Middle School - 02, Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students), Jolley Elementary - 04 (407 students), and Austin Elementary - 03 (278 students). See the Vermillion School District 13-1 district page for the complete list.