Enrollment
162
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belle Plaine Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belle Plaine Middle
Belle Plaine Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Belle Plaine, Kansas, enrolling 162 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Belle Plaine also operates Belle Plaine Elem (211 students) and Belle Plaine High (181 students) alongside Belle Plaine Middle.
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 Belle Plaine Middle compares
Belle Plaine Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,469
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belle Plaine, which includes Belle Plaine Middle.
$14,469
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 79.7%
Federal 5.8%
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 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
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Belle Plaine on the city page.
Is Belle Plaine Middle a good school?
Belle Plaine Middle earns 44/100 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 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.
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