- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yankton, SD
Yankton Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Yankton Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 468043010799
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yankton Middle School - 02 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Yankton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yankton Middle School - 02 has class sizes larger than 83% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Yankton, SD.
School address
District: Yankton School District 63-3 · South Dakota
NCES ID 468043010799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Yankton Middle School - 02 held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 468043010799 · Yankton, SD Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 16.9:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Yankton High School - 01 (923 students)
Yankton Middle School - 02 held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Yankton Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yankton High S
Yankton High School - 01
923 students
- This school
Yankton Middle School - 02
608 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary - 04
416 students
- Beadle Element
Beadle Elementary - 03
412 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary - 06
391 students
- Stewart Elemen 271
Stewart Elementary - 05
271 students
What this shows Yankton Middle School - 02 reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yankton Middle School - 02 compares
Yankton 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 19% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 83% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,904
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Yankton Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Yankton School District 63-3 reports $10,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yankton Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beadle Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yankton Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yankton Middle School - 02
How many students attend Yankton Middle School - 02?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yankton, SD. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yankton Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Yankton Middle School - 02 is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yankton Middle School - 02?
23.3% of students at Yankton 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 Yankton Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Yankton Middle School - 02 is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Yankton, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yankton Middle School - 02?
Yankton Middle School - 02 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Yankton Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Yankton?
By Resource Investment Index, Yankton Middle School - 02 ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Yankton, 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 Yankton on the city page.
What other schools are in Yankton School District 63-3?
Besides Yankton Middle School - 02, Yankton School District 63-3 also operates Yankton High School - 01 (923 students), Lincoln Elementary - 04 (416 students), and Beadle Elementary - 03 (412 students). See the Yankton School District 63-3 district page for the complete list.