- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Dorado, KS
El Dorado Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Dorado Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200573001332
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Dorado Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
El Dorado Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in El Dorado, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
El Dorado Middle held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 200573001332 · El Dorado, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.2:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High (543 students)
El Dorado Middle held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
El Dorado Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
543 students
- This school
El Dorado Middle
370 students
- Blackmore Elem
Blackmore Elementary
303 students
- Skelly Element
Skelly Elementary School
266 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elem
252 students
- Rocket Online 22
Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs
22 students
What this shows El Dorado Middle reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Dorado Middle compares
El Dorado Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$11,274
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, El Dorado Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Dorado reports $11,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Dorado Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackmore Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skelly Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocket Online School Ks (Rocs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Dorado Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado Middle
How many students attend El Dorado Middle?
El Dorado Middle has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Dorado, KS. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Dorado Middle is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 El Dorado Middle?
51.9% of students at El Dorado Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Dorado Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Dorado Middle is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in El Dorado, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Dorado Middle?
El Dorado Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 El Dorado Middle rank among public schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in El Dorado, 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 El Dorado on the city page.
What other schools are in El Dorado?
Besides El Dorado Middle, El Dorado also operates El Dorado High (543 students), Blackmore Elementary (303 students), and Skelly Elementary School (266 students). See the El Dorado district page for the complete list.