- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newton, KS
Chisholm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200996001975
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Chisholm Middle School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 200996001975 · Newton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 12.4:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Chisholm Middle School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Sr High
Newton Sr High
932 students
- Santa Fe 5/6 C
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
440 students
- This school
Chisholm Middle School
422 students
- Northridge Ele 345
Northridge Elementary
345 students
- South Breeze E 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- Slate Creek El 236
Slate Creek Elementary
236 students
What this shows Chisholm Middle School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Middle School compares
Chisholm Middle School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$15,994
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Chisholm Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisholm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Middle School
How many students attend Chisholm Middle School?
Chisholm Middle School has 422 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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 Chisholm Middle School?
48.5% of students at Chisholm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Middle School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Newton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Middle School?
Chisholm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chisholm Middle School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Chisholm Middle School, Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students), Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students), and Northridge Elementary (345 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.