Enrollment
87
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Herington, KS
Herington Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Herington Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200711001308
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herington Middle Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Herington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herington Middle Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herington Middle Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Herington, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herington Middle Sch compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herington Middle Sch
Herington Middle Sch is a higher-need, small middle school in Herington, Kansas, enrolling 87 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Kansas schools and 26% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 87 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Herington also operates Herington Elem (186 students) and Herington High (141 students) alongside Herington Middle Sch.
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 Herington Middle Sch compares
Herington Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Kansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.9%
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
$15,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Herington Middle Sch is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Herington, which includes Herington Middle Sch.
$15,855
Per student
+2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 76.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 Herington Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herington Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herington Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Herington Middle Sch
How many students attend Herington Middle Sch?
Herington Middle Sch has 87 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Herington, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herington Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Herington Middle Sch is 17.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herington Middle Sch?
61.6% of students at Herington Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herington Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Herington Middle Sch is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Herington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herington Middle Sch?
Herington Middle Sch 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 Herington Middle Sch rank among public schools in Herington?
By Resource Investment Index, Herington Middle Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Herington, 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 Herington on the city page.
Is Herington Middle Sch a good school?
Herington Middle Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Herington?
Besides Herington Middle Sch, Herington also operates Herington Elem (186 students) and Herington High (141 students). See the Herington district page for the complete list.
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