Enrollment
273
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hesston, KS
Hesston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hesston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200717001193
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesston Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hesston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesston Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesston Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hesston, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hesston Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hesston Middle
Hesston Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Hesston, Kansas, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Kansas schools and 41% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Kansas average.
With 273 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hesston spends $11,389 per pupil, 26% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hesston also operates Hesston Elem (306 students) and Hesston High (274 students) alongside Hesston Middle.
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 Hesston Middle compares
Hesston Middle on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,389
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Hesston Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hesston, which includes Hesston Middle.
$11,389
Per student
-26%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 74.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 Hesston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hesston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hesston Middle
How many students attend Hesston Middle?
Hesston Middle has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hesston, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesston Middle is 19.5:1, which is 41% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hesston Middle?
20.4% of students at Hesston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hesston Middle is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Hesston, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesston Middle?
Hesston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hesston Middle rank among public schools in Hesston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesston Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hesston, 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 Hesston on the city page.
Is Hesston Middle a good school?
Hesston Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Hesston?
Besides Hesston Middle, Hesston also operates Hesston Elem (306 students) and Hesston High (274 students). See the Hesston district page for the complete list.
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