- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Girard, KS
Girard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Girard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200648000192
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girard Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Girard · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Girard Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Girard, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Girard Middle shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200648000192 · Girard, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 14.4:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: R V Haderlein Elem (527 students)
Girard Middle shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Girard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R V Haderlein
R V Haderlein Elem
527 students
- Girard High
Girard High
284 students
- This school 201
Girard Middle
201 students
What this shows Girard Middle reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girard Middle compares
Girard Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 0% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Girard Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Girard reports $13,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R V Haderlein Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Girard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girard Middle
How many students attend Girard Middle?
Girard Middle has 201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Girard, KS. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Middle is 14.4:1, which is 4% 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 Girard Middle?
42.6% of students at Girard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Girard Middle is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Girard, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girard Middle?
Girard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Girard Middle rank among public schools in Girard?
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Girard, 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 Girard?
Besides Girard Middle, Girard also operates R V Haderlein Elem (527 students) and Girard High (284 students). See the Girard district page for the complete list.