- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Emporia, KS
Emporia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emporia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200594000225
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emporia Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Emporia Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emporia Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Emporia Middle School shrank from 900 students in 2022-23 to 852 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 64.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 200594000225 · Emporia, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia High (1,494 students)
Emporia Middle School shrank from 900 students in 2022-23 to 852 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 64.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Emporia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emporia High
Emporia High
1,494 students
- This school
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- Village Elem 401
Village Elem
401 students
- Riverside Elem 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- Timmerman Elem 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- Walnut Elem 312
Walnut Elem
312 students
What this shows Emporia Middle School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emporia Middle School compares
Emporia Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 50.7% | ▲ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
48.3%
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
$15,701
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 843 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 45.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Emporia Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emporia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timmerman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emporia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emporia Middle School
How many students attend Emporia Middle School?
Emporia Middle School has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Emporia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emporia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emporia Middle School 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 Emporia Middle School?
50.7% of students at Emporia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emporia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emporia Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emporia Middle School?
Emporia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Emporia Middle School rank among public schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Emporia Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Emporia, 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 Emporia on the city page.
What other schools are in Emporia?
Besides Emporia Middle School, Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students), Village Elem (401 students), and Riverside Elementary (385 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.