Enrollment
536
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita, KS
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201299000326
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 17
- middle schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle ranks #7 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allison Traditional Magnet Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Wichita, Kansas, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 536 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Wichita's middle schools, it stands alongside Truesdell Middle School (924 students): Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students) and Southeast High (2,066 students) alongside Allison Traditional Magnet Middle.
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 Allison Traditional Magnet Middle compares
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Kansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 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 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wichita, which includes Allison Traditional Magnet Middle.
$15,361
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 70.9%
Federal 11.9%
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 Allison Traditional Magnet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allison Traditional Magnet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Wichita
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Truesdell Middle School
Standard public school
924 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle School
Standard public school
846 students 13:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robinson Middle School
Standard public school
682 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Middle School
Standard public school
678 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Allison Traditional Magnet Middle
How many students attend Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
60.3% of students at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 32.5% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allison Traditional Magnet Middle?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Allison Traditional Magnet Middle rank among middle schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Allison Traditional Magnet Middle ranks #7 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wichita on the city page.
Is Allison Traditional Magnet Middle a good school?
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas 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 Wichita?
Besides Allison Traditional Magnet Middle, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.
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