At a glance
Reported students
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota middle enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 165 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
32.5
Leola Jr. High - 03: 22 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 36
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Leola Jr. High - 03
Leola Jr. High - 03 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Leola. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Leola School District 44-2. NCES reports 22 students for 2024–25.
Among 165 middle schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 75 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the South Dakota median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Leola Jr. High - 03
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Leola School District 44-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary · Grades KG–08
30 reported students
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
Elementary · Grades KG–08
12 reported students
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
Elementary · Grades KG–08
35 reported students
Leola High School - 01
High · Grades 09–12
38 reported students
Leola Elementary - 02
Elementary · Grades PK–05
57 reported students
Public schools near Leola Jr. High - 03
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leola Elementary - 02 Elementary · Leola School District 44-2 | PK–05 | 57 | under 0.1 mi |
| Leola High School - 01 High · Leola School District 44-2 | 09–12 | 38 | under 0.1 mi |
| Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 Elementary · Leola School District 44-2 | KG–08 | 12 | 8 mi |
| Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05 Elementary · Ipswich Public School District 22-6 | PK–08 | 26 | 9.3 mi |
| Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05 Elementary · Leola School District 44-2 | KG–08 | 30 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leola Jr. High - 03
What grades does Leola Jr. High - 03 serve?
Leola Jr. High - 03 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Leola School District 44-2.
How many students attend Leola Jr. High - 03?
Leola Jr. High - 03 reported 22 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 165 South Dakota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 36 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leola Jr. High - 03?
The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 22 students and 3.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leola Jr. High - 03 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leola Jr. High - 03 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Leola School District 44-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leola Jr. High - 03 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leola Jr. High - 03 in?
Leola Jr. High - 03 is part of Leola School District 44-2, based in Leola, SD, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leola Jr. High - 03?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leola Elementary - 02 (under 0.1 mi), Leola High School - 01 (under 0.1 mi), Grassland Colony Elementary - 06 (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.