- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Halstead, KS
Halstead Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Halstead Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200684001079
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halstead Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 346
- students enrolled
Halstead Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Halstead Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200684001079 · Halstead, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Halstead High (240 students)
Halstead Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Halstead Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Halstead Middle School
346 students
- Halstead High
Halstead High
240 students
- Bentley Primar
Bentley Primary School
200 students
What this shows Halstead Middle School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halstead Middle School compares
Halstead 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 | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,529
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Halstead Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halstead reports $12,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halstead Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentley Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halstead Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halstead Middle School
How many students attend Halstead Middle School?
Halstead Middle School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Halstead, KS. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halstead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Halstead 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 Halstead Middle School?
35.6% of students at Halstead Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halstead Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Halstead Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Halstead, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halstead Middle School?
Halstead Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Halstead?
Besides Halstead Middle School, Halstead also operates Halstead High (240 students) and Bentley Primary School (200 students). See the Halstead district page for the complete list.