- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Galena Middle School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200636001511 · Galena, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 14.5:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Galena High (236 students)
Galena Middle School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Galena Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galena High
Galena High
236 students
- Spring Grove P
Spring Grove Primary Center
229 students
- This school
Galena Middle School
174 students
- Liberty Elem
Liberty Elem
167 students
What this shows Galena Middle School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Middle School compares
Galena Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,881
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 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.
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
District finance for Galena reports $14,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~174 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.