- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Winner Middle School - 02 held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 467971000782 · Winner, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 15.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Winner Elementary - 04 (465 students)
Winner Middle School - 02 held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Winner Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winner Element
Winner Elementary - 04
465 students
- Winner High Sc
Winner High School - 01
203 students
- This school 159
Winner Middle School - 02
159 students
What this shows Winner Middle School - 02 reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winner Middle School - 02 compares
Winner Middle School - 02 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,722
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
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.
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
District finance for Winner School District 59-2 reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~159 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.