- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dodge City, KS
Comanche Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Comanche Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200558001743
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comanche Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Comanche Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comanche Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Comanche Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 200558001743 · Dodge City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 17.4:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Comanche Middle School held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Comanche Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- This school 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- Central Elem 381
Central Elem
381 students
What this shows Comanche Middle School reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comanche Middle School compares
Comanche 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 53% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 15.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Comanche Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comanche Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comanche Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Dodge City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~783 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Comanche Middle School
How many students attend Comanche Middle School?
Comanche Middle School has 783 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comanche Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comanche Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Comanche Middle School?
65.2% of students at Comanche Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comanche Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Comanche Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comanche Middle School?
Comanche Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Comanche Middle School rank among public schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Comanche Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, 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 Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Comanche Middle School, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Miller Elem (780 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.