Enrollment
843
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emporia Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emporia Middle School
Emporia Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Emporia, Kansas, enrolling 843 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 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 843 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 843 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students) and Village Elem (401 students) alongside Emporia 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 Emporia Middle School compares
Emporia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emporia, which includes Emporia Middle School.
$15,415
Per student
0%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emporia Middle School a good school?
Emporia Middle School earns 29/100 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 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.
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