Enrollment
343
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vermillion Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vermillion Middle School - 02
Vermillion Middle School - 02 is a mid-sized middle school in Vermillion, South Dakota, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.1% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Vermillion School District 13-1 spends $9,973 per pupil, 26% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Vermillion High School - 01 (413 students) and Jolley Elementary - 04 (407 students) alongside Vermillion 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 Vermillion Middle School - 02 compares
Vermillion 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,973
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermillion School District 13-1, which includes Vermillion Middle School - 02.
$9,973
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 30.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vermillion on the city page.
Is Vermillion Middle School - 02 a good school?
Vermillion Middle School - 02 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of South Dakota schools. 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 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.
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