- Enrollment
- 3,617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Andover Central Middle School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200336001564 · Andover, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 16.5:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover Ecademy (3,617 students)
Andover Central Middle School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Andover Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover Ecadem
Andover Ecademy
3,617 students
- Andover High 1,018
Andover High
1,018 students
- Andover Centra 886
Andover Central High School
886 students
- Andover Middle 773
Andover Middle School
773 students
- This school 642
Andover Central Middle School
642 students
- Robert M. Mart 480
Robert M. Martin Elementary
480 students
What this shows Andover Central Middle School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andover Central Middle School compares
Andover Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$7,745
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
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.
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
District finance for Andover reports $7,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~642 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.