- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Webster, SD
Webster Area Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Webster Area Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467699000947
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Area Middle School - 02 earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Area 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, Webster Area Middle School - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Webster, SD.
School address
District: Webster Area 18-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467699000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Webster Area Middle School - 02 shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 467699000947 · Webster, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 13.5:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students)
Webster Area Middle School - 02 shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Webster Area Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Area E
Webster Area Elementary - 03
274 students
- Webster Area H
Webster Area High School - 01
164 students
- This school 108
Webster Area Middle School - 02
108 students
What this shows Webster Area Middle School - 02 reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Area Middle School - 02 compares
Webster Area Middle School - 02 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 50% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$10,579
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Webster Area Middle School - 02 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Webster Area 18-5 reports $10,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webster Area Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Area Elementary - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Area High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Area Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Webster Area Middle School - 02
How many students attend Webster Area Middle School - 02?
Webster Area Middle School - 02 has 108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Webster, SD. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Area Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Area Middle School - 02 is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Area Middle School - 02?
14.4% of students at Webster Area 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 Webster Area Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Webster Area Middle School - 02 is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Webster, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Area Middle School - 02?
Webster Area Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Webster Area Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Area Middle School - 02 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Webster, 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 Webster Area 18-5?
Besides Webster Area Middle School - 02, Webster Area 18-5 also operates Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students) and Webster Area High School - 01 (164 students). See the Webster Area 18-5 district page for the complete list.