- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Augusta Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200363000918 · Augusta, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta Sr High (594 students)
Augusta Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Augusta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Augusta Sr Hig
Augusta Sr High
594 students
- This school
Augusta Middle School
445 students
- Ewalt Elementa
Ewalt Elementary
310 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
300 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
256 students
What this shows Augusta Middle School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Augusta Middle School compares
Augusta 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,006
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 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.
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
District finance for Augusta reports $11,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.