Enrollment
628
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arkansas City, KS
Arkansas City Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas City Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200345001240
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas City Middle Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Arkansas City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas City Middle Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas City Middle Sch ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Arkansas City, KS.
School address
District: Arkansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200345001240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas City Middle Sch compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas City Middle Sch
Arkansas City Middle Sch is a higher-need, large middle school in Arkansas City, Kansas, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 628 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 628 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students) and Adams Elem (306 students) alongside Arkansas City Middle Sch.
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 Arkansas City Middle Sch compares
Arkansas City Middle Sch 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 | 64.1% | ▲ 50% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | 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.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
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
56.7%
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
$13,387
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Arkansas City Middle Sch is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arkansas City, which includes Arkansas City Middle Sch.
$13,387
Per student
-14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.1%
State 81.1%
Federal 6.8%
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 Arkansas City Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frances Willard Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas City Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas City Middle Sch
How many students attend Arkansas City Middle Sch?
Arkansas City Middle Sch has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arkansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas City Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas City Middle Sch 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 Arkansas City Middle Sch?
64.1% of students at Arkansas City Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas City Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas City Middle Sch is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Arkansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas City Middle Sch?
Arkansas City Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Arkansas City Middle Sch rank among public schools in Arkansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas City Middle Sch ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Arkansas City, 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 Arkansas City on the city page.
Is Arkansas City Middle Sch a good school?
Arkansas City Middle Sch earns 35/100 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 Arkansas City?
Besides Arkansas City Middle Sch, Arkansas City also operates Arkansas City High (885 students), Adams Elem (306 students), and Frances Willard Elem (281 students). See the Arkansas City district page for the complete list.
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