Enrollment
174
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galena, KS
Galena Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Galena Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200636001511
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Galena, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galena Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galena Middle School
Galena Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Galena, Kansas, enrolling 174 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 174 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Galena also operates Galena High (236 students) and Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students) alongside Galena 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 Galena Middle School compares
Galena 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Kansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$13,679
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 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
White 77.0%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Galena Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena, which includes Galena Middle School.
$13,679
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.2%
State 84.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 Galena Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Primary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Galena Middle School
How many students attend Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has 174 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galena, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena Middle School?
57.3% of students at Galena Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Galena Middle School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Galena, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Galena Middle School rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Galena, 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 Galena on the city page.
Is Galena Middle School a good school?
Galena Middle School earns 44/100 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 Galena?
Besides Galena Middle School, Galena also operates Galena High (236 students), Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students), and Liberty Elem (167 students). See the Galena district page for the complete list.
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