Enrollment
108
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Area Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Area Middle School - 02
Webster Area Middle School - 02 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Webster, South Dakota, enrolling 108 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 108 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 691 South Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Webster Area 18-5 spends $10,803 per pupil, 20% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Webster Area 18-5 also operates Webster Area Elementary - 03 (274 students) and Webster Area High School - 01 (164 students) alongside Webster Area 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 Webster Area Middle School - 02 compares
Webster Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,803
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Area 18-5, which includes Webster Area Middle School - 02.
$10,803
Per student
-20%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 17.6%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~108 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Webster on the city page.
Is Webster Area Middle School - 02 a good school?
Webster Area Middle School - 02 earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. 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 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.
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