Enrollment
808
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dodge City, KS
Dodge City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dodge City 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 200558001094
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodge City Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodge City Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge City Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodge City Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodge City Middle School
Dodge City Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Dodge City, Kansas, enrolling 808 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Kansas schools and 25% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 67.5% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 808 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 808 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dodge City's middle schools, it stands alongside Comanche Middle School (783 students): Dodge City Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students) and Comanche Middle School (783 students) alongside Dodge City 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 Dodge City Middle School compares
Dodge City 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 58% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
20.5%
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
$12,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
White 12.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Dodge City Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge City, which includes Dodge City Middle School.
$12,648
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.0%
State 76.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Dodge City 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 |
| Comanche Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Similar size | Similar 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 Dodge City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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.
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 (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dodge City Middle School
How many students attend Dodge City Middle School?
Dodge City Middle School has 808 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dodge City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodge City 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 Dodge City Middle School?
67.5% of students at Dodge City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodge City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dodge City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodge City Middle School?
Dodge City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dodge City Middle School rank among public schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge City 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.
Is Dodge City Middle School a good school?
Dodge City Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. 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 Dodge City?
Besides Dodge City Middle School, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Comanche Middle School (783 students), and Miller Elem (780 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.
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