Enrollment
158
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoisington Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoisington Middle
Hoisington Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Hoisington, Kansas, enrolling 158 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hoisington also operates Hoisington High (225 students) and Lincoln Elementary (193 students) alongside Hoisington 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 Hoisington Middle compares
Hoisington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,881
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoisington, which includes Hoisington Middle.
$12,881
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 72.0%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~158 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hoisington on the city page.
Is Hoisington Middle a good school?
Hoisington Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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