Enrollment
93
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White River, SD
White River Middle School - 04
Federal NCES profile for White River Middle School - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467857000951
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River Middle School - 04 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in White River · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White River 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, White River Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in White River, SD.
School address
District: White River School District 47-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467857000951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+247% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White River Middle School - 04 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at White River Middle School - 04
White River Middle School - 04 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in White River, South Dakota, enrolling 93 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 247% above the South Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 93 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 47 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding White River School District 47-1 spends $17,446 per pupil, 29% above the South Dakota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 53.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 50 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 93 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
White River School District 47-1 also operates White River Elementary - 02 (172 students) and White River High School - 01 (112 students) alongside White River Middle School - 04.
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 White River Middle School - 04 compares
White River Middle School - 04 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 247% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$17,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,477
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.8 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 91.4%
Two or More 5.4%
White 3.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, White River Middle School - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White River School District 47-1, which includes White River Middle School - 04.
$17,446
Per student
+29%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 31.7%
Federal 53.4%
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 White River Middle School - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White River High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary - 08 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River Middle School - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~93 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about White River Middle School - 04
How many students attend White River Middle School - 04?
White River Middle School - 04 has 93 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White River, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Middle School - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Middle School - 04 is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 White River Middle School - 04?
100.0% of students at White River 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 White River Middle School - 04?
The largest demographic group at White River Middle School - 04 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 91.4% of enrollment, in White River, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Middle School - 04?
White River Middle School - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 White River Middle School - 04 rank among public schools in White River?
By Resource Investment Index, White River Middle School - 04 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in White River, 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 White River on the city page.
Is White River Middle School - 04 a good school?
White River Middle School - 04 earns 51/100 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 White River School District 47-1?
Besides White River Middle School - 04, White River School District 47-1 also operates White River Elementary - 02 (172 students), White River High School - 01 (112 students), and Norris Elementary - 08 (43 students). See the White River School District 47-1 district page for the complete list.
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