Enrollment
422
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chisholm Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chisholm Middle School
Chisholm Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newton, Kansas, enrolling 422 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students) and Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students) alongside Chisholm Middle School.
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 Chisholm Middle School compares
Chisholm Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,402
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton, which includes Chisholm Middle School.
$15,402
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 63.5%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chisholm Middle School a good school?
Chisholm Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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