- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wakpala, SD
Wakpala Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for Wakpala Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467560001326
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakpala Middle School - 04 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wakpala · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakpala Middle School - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakpala Middle School - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wakpala, SD.
School address
District: Smee School District 15-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467560001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wakpala Middle School - 04 shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 467560001326 · Wakpala, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakpala Elementary - 02 (95 students)
Wakpala Middle School - 04 shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Wakpala Middle School - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakpala Elemen
Wakpala Elementary - 02
95 students
- This school
Wakpala Middle School - 04
41 students
- Wakpala High S
Wakpala High School - 01
38 students
What this shows Wakpala Middle School - 04 reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakpala Middle School - 04 compares
Wakpala Middle School - 04 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 247% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$23,649
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 92.7%
White 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Wakpala Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Smee School District 15-3 reports $23,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakpala Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakpala Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakpala High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakpala Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakpala Middle School - 04
How many students attend Wakpala Middle School - 04?
Wakpala Middle School - 04 has 41 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wakpala, SD. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakpala Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakpala Middle School - 04 is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakpala Middle School - 04?
100.0% of students at Wakpala Middle School - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakpala Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at Wakpala Middle School - 04 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 92.7% of enrollment, in Wakpala, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakpala Middle School - 04?
Wakpala Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wakpala Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in Wakpala?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakpala Middle School - 04 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wakpala, 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 Smee School District 15-3?
Besides Wakpala Middle School - 04, Smee School District 15-3 also operates Wakpala Elementary - 02 (95 students) and Wakpala High School - 01 (38 students). See the Smee School District 15-3 district page for the complete list.