- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Atchison Middle School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200354000958 · Atchison, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 9.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Atchison Elementary School (693 students)
Atchison Middle School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Atchison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atchison Eleme
Atchison Elementary School
693 students
- Atchison High
Atchison High School
419 students
- This school
Atchison Middle School
287 students
- Central School 51
Central School
51 students
What this shows Atchison Middle School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atchison Middle School compares
Atchison Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Atchison Public Schools reports $14,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.