Enrollment
551
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Haysville, KS
Haysville West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Haysville West 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 200705001906
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haysville West Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Haysville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Haysville West Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haysville West Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Haysville, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haysville West Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haysville West Middle School
Haysville West Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Haysville, Kansas, enrolling 551 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Haysville spends $12,397 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Haysville's middle schools, it stands alongside Haysville Middle School (755 students): Haysville West Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Haysville also operates Campus High Haysville (1,803 students) and Haysville Middle School (755 students) alongside Haysville West Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Haysville West Middle School compares
Haysville West Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$12,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Haysville West Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haysville, which includes Haysville West Middle School.
$12,397
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 80.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Haysville West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus High Haysville | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haysville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeman Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haysville West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Haysville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Haysville West Middle School
How many students attend Haysville West Middle School?
Haysville West Middle School has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Haysville, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haysville West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haysville West Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haysville West Middle School?
50.6% of students at Haysville West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haysville West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Haysville West Middle School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Haysville, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haysville West Middle School?
Haysville West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haysville West Middle School rank among public schools in Haysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Haysville West Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Haysville, 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 Haysville on the city page.
Is Haysville West Middle School a good school?
Haysville West Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Haysville?
Besides Haysville West Middle School, Haysville also operates Campus High Haysville (1,803 students), Haysville Middle School (755 students), and Nelson Elem (442 students). See the Haysville district page for the complete list.
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