- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benton, KS
Circle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Circle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201230001738
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
Circle Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Circle Middle School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201230001738 · Benton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 19.5:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Circle High (604 students)
Circle Middle School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Circle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Circle High
Circle High
604 students
- Circle Greenwi
Circle Greenwich Elementary
337 students
- This school
Circle Middle School
312 students
- Circle Benton
Circle Benton Elementary
286 students
- Circle Towanda
Circle Towanda Elementary
278 students
- Circle Oil Hil
Circle Oil Hill Elementary
274 students
What this shows Circle Middle School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Circle Middle School compares
Circle Middle School 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,454
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Circle Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Circle reports $11,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Circle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circle Greenwich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Benton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Towanda Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Oil Hill Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Circle Middle School
How many students attend Circle Middle School?
Circle Middle School has 312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 41% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Circle Middle School?
26.4% of students at Circle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Circle Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Benton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle Middle School?
Circle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Circle?
Besides Circle Middle School, Circle also operates Circle High (604 students), Circle Greenwich Elementary (337 students), and Circle Benton Elementary (286 students). See the Circle district page for the complete list.