Enrollment
370
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Dorado Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Dorado Middle
El Dorado Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in El Dorado, Kansas, enrolling 370 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding El Dorado spends $12,294 per pupil, 21% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 131 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 370 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
El Dorado also operates El Dorado High (543 students) and Blackmore Elementary (303 students) alongside El Dorado Middle.
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 El Dorado Middle compares
El Dorado Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,294
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Dorado, which includes El Dorado Middle.
$12,294
Per student
-21%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 61.7%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is El Dorado Middle a good school?
El Dorado Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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