- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hays, KS
Hays Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hays Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200702001321
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hays Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hays Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hays Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hays, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hays Middle School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 200702001321 · Hays, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 17.7:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hays High (1,017 students)
Hays Middle School held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hays Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hays High
Hays High
1,017 students
- This school
Hays Middle School
726 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
420 students
- Kathryn O'loug 371
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
371 students
- Woodrow Wilson 364
Woodrow Wilson Elem
364 students
- Lincoln Elem 274
Lincoln Elem
274 students
What this shows Hays Middle School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hays Middle School compares
Hays 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$15,400
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Hays Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays reports $15,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hays Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hays Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hays Middle School
How many students attend Hays Middle School?
Hays Middle School has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hays, KS. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hays Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hays Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hays Middle School?
36.8% of students at Hays Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hays Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hays Middle School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hays Middle School?
Hays Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hays Middle School rank among public schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Hays Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hays, 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 Hays on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays?
Besides Hays Middle School, Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students), Roosevelt Elem (420 students), and Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem (371 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.