- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheney, KS
Cheney Middle School 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Cheney Middle School 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200467000394
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheney Middle School 6-8 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cheney · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheney Middle School 6-8 has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney Middle School 6-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cheney, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cheney Middle School 6-8 held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200467000394 · Cheney, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 19.3:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheney Elem (395 students)
Cheney Middle School 6-8 held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.5 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Cheney Middle School 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheney Elem
Cheney Elem
395 students
- Cheney High
Cheney High
235 students
- This school
Cheney Middle School 6-8
193 students
What this shows Cheney Middle School 6-8 reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheney Middle School 6-8 compares
Cheney Middle School 6-8 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 57% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,365
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Cheney Middle School 6-8 is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheney reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheney Middle School 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheney High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheney Middle School 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheney Middle School 6-8
How many students attend Cheney Middle School 6-8?
Cheney Middle School 6-8 has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheney, KS. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School 6-8 is 19.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheney Middle School 6-8?
18.2% of students at Cheney Middle School 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheney Middle School 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Cheney Middle School 6-8 is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Cheney, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheney Middle School 6-8?
Cheney Middle School 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Cheney Middle School 6-8 rank among public schools in Cheney?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheney Middle School 6-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cheney, 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 Cheney?
Besides Cheney Middle School 6-8, Cheney also operates Cheney Elem (395 students) and Cheney High (235 students). See the Cheney district page for the complete list.