Enrollment
287
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atchison, KS
Atchison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Atchison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200354000958
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atchison Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Atchison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atchison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS.
School address
District: Atchison Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200354000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atchison Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atchison Middle School
Atchison Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Atchison, Kansas, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Atchison Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Kansas schools and 30% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 287 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison Elementary School (693 students) and Atchison High School (419 students) alongside Atchison 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 Atchison Middle School compares
Atchison 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Kansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$13,673
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 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 64.5%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Atchison 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 Atchison Public Schools, which includes Atchison Middle School.
$13,673
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 74.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Atchison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atchison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atchison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Atchison Middle School
How many students attend Atchison Middle School?
Atchison Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atchison, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atchison Middle School?
55.0% of students at Atchison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atchison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Atchison Middle School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Atchison, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atchison Middle School?
Atchison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Atchison Middle School rank among public schools in Atchison?
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Atchison, 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 Atchison on the city page.
Is Atchison Middle School a good school?
Atchison Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Atchison Public Schools?
Besides Atchison Middle School, Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison Elementary School (693 students), Atchison High School (419 students), and Central School (51 students). See the Atchison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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