- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abilene, KS
Abilene Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Abilene Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200318001062
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abilene Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Abilene Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abilene Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Abilene, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Abilene Middle School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200318001062 · Abilene, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene High School (443 students)
Abilene Middle School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Abilene Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene High S
Abilene High School
443 students
- This school
Abilene Middle School
319 students
- Kennedy Elem
Kennedy Elem
276 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
218 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem
196 students
- Abilene Virtua 24
Abilene Virtual School
24 students
What this shows Abilene Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abilene Middle School compares
Abilene Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 0% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Kansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Abilene Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene reports $12,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abilene Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abilene Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Abilene Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abilene Middle School
How many students attend Abilene Middle School?
Abilene Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abilene, KS. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abilene Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abilene Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abilene Middle School?
42.6% of students at Abilene Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abilene Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Abilene Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Abilene, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abilene Middle School?
Abilene Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Abilene Middle School rank among public schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Abilene Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Abilene, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene?
Besides Abilene Middle School, Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students), Kennedy Elem (276 students), and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (218 students). See the Abilene district page for the complete list.