- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hiawatha, KS
Hiawatha Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200000601728
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hiawatha · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hiawatha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hiawatha Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200000601728 · Hiawatha, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.9:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiawatha Elem (337 students)
Hiawatha Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem
337 students
- This school
Hiawatha Middle School
278 students
- Hiawatha Sr Hi
Hiawatha Sr High
264 students
What this shows Hiawatha Middle School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha Middle School compares
Hiawatha Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Kansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Hiawatha Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hiawatha reports $14,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawatha Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Middle School
How many students attend Hiawatha Middle School?
Hiawatha Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hiawatha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiawatha Middle School?
47.1% of students at Hiawatha Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Hiawatha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Middle School?
Hiawatha Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hiawatha Middle School rank among public schools in Hiawatha?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha?
Besides Hiawatha Middle School, Hiawatha also operates Hiawatha Elem (337 students) and Hiawatha Sr High (264 students). See the Hiawatha district page for the complete list.