- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colby, KS
Colby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200501000572
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colby Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Colby · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Colby Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colby, KS.
School address
District: Colby Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200501000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Colby Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200501000572 · Colby, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 17.2:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Colby Elem (369 students)
Colby Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Colby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colby Elem
Colby Elem
369 students
- Colby Senior H
Colby Senior High
296 students
- This school
Colby Middle School
293 students
What this shows Colby Middle School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colby Middle School compares
Colby 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,964
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Colby Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Colby Public Schools reports $12,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colby Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colby Middle School
How many students attend Colby Middle School?
Colby Middle School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colby Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colby Middle School?
30.3% of students at Colby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colby Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Colby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colby Middle School?
Colby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Colby Middle School rank among public schools in Colby?
By Resource Investment Index, Colby Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colby, 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 Colby Public Schools?
Besides Colby Middle School, Colby Public Schools also operates Colby Elem (369 students) and Colby Senior High (296 students). See the Colby Public Schools district page for the complete list.