- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, KS
Gloria Willis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gloria Willis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200795002112
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gloria Willis Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gloria Willis Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gloria Willis Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795002112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Gloria Willis Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 200795002112 · Kansas City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Gloria Willis Middle School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Gloria Willis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 737
Gloria Willis Middle School
737 students
What this shows Gloria Willis Middle School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gloria Willis Middle School compares
Gloria Willis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 77% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Kansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 26.7%
Asian 7.6%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Gloria Willis Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gloria Willis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gloria Willis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Central Middle
Standard public school
687 students 16:1 students per teacher
Piper Middle
Standard public school
680 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
D D Eisenhower Middle
Standard public school
634 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Turner Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Argentine Middle
Standard public school
519 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gloria Willis Middle School
How many students attend Gloria Willis Middle School?
Gloria Willis Middle School has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gloria Willis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gloria Willis Middle School is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gloria Willis Middle School?
75.5% of students at Gloria Willis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gloria Willis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gloria Willis Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gloria Willis Middle School?
Gloria Willis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gloria Willis Middle School rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gloria Willis Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Gloria Willis Middle School, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.