- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoisington, KS
Hoisington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hoisington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200732001046
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoisington Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hoisington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoisington Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoisington Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hoisington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hoisington Middle shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200732001046 · Hoisington, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 11.3:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoisington High (225 students)
Hoisington Middle shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hoisington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoisington Hig
Hoisington High
225 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
193 students
- This school
Hoisington Middle
158 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
155 students
What this shows Hoisington Middle reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoisington Middle compares
Hoisington 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$13,653
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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Hoisington Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoisington reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoisington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoisington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoisington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hoisington Middle
How many students attend Hoisington Middle?
Hoisington Middle has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoisington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoisington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoisington Middle is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoisington Middle?
46.2% of students at Hoisington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoisington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hoisington Middle is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Hoisington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoisington Middle?
Hoisington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Hoisington Middle rank among public schools in Hoisington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoisington Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hoisington, 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 Hoisington?
Besides Hoisington Middle, Hoisington also operates Hoisington High (225 students), Lincoln Elementary (193 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (155 students). See the Hoisington district page for the complete list.