- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Herington Middle Sch shrank from 112 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200711001308 · Herington, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 17.4:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Herington Elem (186 students)
Herington Middle Sch shrank from 112 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Herington Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herington Elem
Herington Elem
186 students
- Herington High
Herington High
141 students
- This school
Herington Middle Sch
87 students
What this shows Herington Middle Sch reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herington Middle Sch compares
Herington Middle Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,113
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Herington reports $16,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.