Enrollment
159
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winner, SD
Winner Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Winner Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 467971000782
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winner Middle School - 02 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winner · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Winner Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winner Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winner, SD.
School address
District: Winner School District 59-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467971000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winner Middle School - 02 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winner Middle School - 02
Winner Middle School - 02 is a mid-sized middle school in Winner, South Dakota, enrolling 159 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winner School District 59-2 also operates Winner Elementary - 04 (465 students) and Winner High School - 01 (203 students) alongside Winner 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 Winner Middle School - 02 compares
Winner 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▲ 17% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,049
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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
White 58.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Winner Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winner School District 59-2, which includes Winner Middle School - 02.
$11,049
Per student
-18%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 24.8%
Federal 29.6%
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 Winner Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner Elementary - 04 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winner High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winner Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~159 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winner Middle School - 02
How many students attend Winner Middle School - 02?
Winner Middle School - 02 has 159 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winner, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winner Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Winner Middle School - 02 is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winner Middle School - 02?
33.8% of students at Winner 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 Winner Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Winner Middle School - 02 is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Winner, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winner Middle School - 02?
Winner Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Winner Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Winner?
By Resource Investment Index, Winner Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winner, 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 Winner on the city page.
Is Winner Middle School - 02 a good school?
Winner Middle School - 02 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools. 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 Winner School District 59-2?
Besides Winner Middle School - 02, Winner School District 59-2 also operates Winner Elementary - 04 (465 students) and Winner High School - 01 (203 students). See the Winner School District 59-2 district page for the complete list.
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