- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Plaine, KS
Belle Plaine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Belle Plaine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200390001584
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Plaine Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Plaine Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belle Plaine, KS.
School address
District: Belle Plaine · Kansas
NCES ID 200390001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Belle Plaine Middle shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200390001584 · Belle Plaine, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 14.7:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine Elem (211 students)
Belle Plaine Middle shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Belle Plaine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Plaine E
Belle Plaine Elem
211 students
- Belle Plaine H
Belle Plaine High
181 students
- This school
Belle Plaine Middle
162 students
What this shows Belle Plaine Middle reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Plaine Middle compares
Belle Plaine Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$16,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Belle Plaine Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Belle Plaine reports $16,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Plaine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Plaine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Middle
How many students attend Belle Plaine Middle?
Belle Plaine Middle has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Plaine, KS. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Middle is 14.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Plaine Middle?
47.1% of students at Belle Plaine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Plaine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Belle Plaine Middle is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Plaine Middle?
Belle Plaine Middle 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 Belle Plaine Middle rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine?
Besides Belle Plaine Middle, Belle Plaine also operates Belle Plaine Elem (211 students) and Belle Plaine High (181 students). See the Belle Plaine district page for the complete list.