Enrollment
445
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Augusta, KS
Augusta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200363000918
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Augusta Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Augusta, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Augusta Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Augusta Middle School
Augusta Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Augusta, Kansas, enrolling 445 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Augusta spends $11,077 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students) and Ewalt Elementary (310 students) alongside Augusta 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 Augusta Middle School compares
Augusta 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$11,077
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Augusta Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta, which includes Augusta Middle School.
$11,077
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 73.8%
Federal 6.0%
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 Augusta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ewalt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Augusta Middle School
How many students attend Augusta Middle School?
Augusta Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Augusta, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Augusta Middle School?
36.9% of students at Augusta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Augusta, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Middle School?
Augusta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Augusta Middle School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
Is Augusta Middle School a good school?
Augusta Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Augusta?
Besides Augusta Middle School, Augusta also operates Augusta Sr High (594 students), Ewalt Elementary (310 students), and Lincoln Elem (300 students). See the Augusta district page for the complete list.
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