Enrollment
642
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andover, KS
Andover Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Andover Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200336001564
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andover Central Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Andover Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andover Central Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Andover, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andover Central Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andover Central Middle School
Andover Central Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Andover, Kansas, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.6% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 642 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Andover spends $7,432 per pupil, 52% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Andover's middle schools, it stands alongside Andover Middle School (773 students): Andover Central Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 18:1).
Andover also operates Andover Ecademy (3,617 students) and Andover High (1,018 students) alongside Andover Central Middle School.
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 Andover Central Middle School compares
Andover Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 56% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Kansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$7,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.3%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Andover Central Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andover, which includes Andover Central Middle School.
$7,432
Per student
-52%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 4.3%
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 Andover Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover Ecademy | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Andover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M. Martin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andover Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Andover
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Andover Central Middle School
How many students attend Andover Central Middle School?
Andover Central Middle School has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andover, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andover Central Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andover Central Middle School?
18.6% of students at Andover Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andover Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Andover Central Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Andover, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andover Central Middle School?
Andover Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Andover Central Middle School rank among public schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Andover Central Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Andover, 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 Andover on the city page.
Is Andover Central Middle School a good school?
Andover Central Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 Andover?
Besides Andover Central Middle School, Andover also operates Andover Ecademy (3,617 students), Andover High (1,018 students), and Andover Central High School (886 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.
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