- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hesston Middle shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 200717001193 · Hesston, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 19.5:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesston Elem (306 students)
Hesston Middle shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hesston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesston Elem
Hesston Elem
306 students
- Hesston High
Hesston High
274 students
- This school
Hesston Middle
273 students
What this shows Hesston Middle reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesston Middle compares
Hesston Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Hesston reports $11,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~273 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.