- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux Falls, SD
Whittier Middle School - 08
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Middle School - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466627000611
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Middle School - 08 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for South Dakota
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Middle School - 08 has class sizes smaller than 73% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Whittier Middle School - 08 held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.7 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 466627000611 · Sioux Falls, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 10.9:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students)
Whittier Middle School - 08 held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.7 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Whittier Middle School - 08 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School - 02
1,954 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School - 67
1,888 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School - 01
1,819 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - 03
1,785 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School - 04
1,133 students
- This school 675
Whittier Middle School - 08
675 students
What this shows Whittier Middle School - 08 reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Middle School - 08 compares
Whittier Middle School - 08 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 100% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 27% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$11,456
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 28.0%
White 20.4%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Whittier Middle School - 08 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 reports $11,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Middle School - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Middle School - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Standard public school
1,133 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison Middle School - 06
Standard public school
937 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Standard public school
925 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Standard public school
885 students 13:1 students per teacher
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Standard public school
780 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Standard public school
534 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Middle School - 08
How many students attend Whittier Middle School - 08?
Whittier Middle School - 08 has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Middle School - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Middle School - 08 is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Whittier Middle School - 08?
57.5% of students at Whittier Middle School - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Middle School - 08?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Middle School - 08 is Hispanic or Latino at 28.9% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Middle School - 08?
Whittier Middle School - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Whittier Middle School - 08 rank among middle schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Middle School - 08 ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Whittier Middle School - 08, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.