- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hugoton, KS
Hugoton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hugoton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200756000056
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugoton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hugoton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugoton Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugoton Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hugoton, KS.
School address
District: Hugoton Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200756000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Hugoton Middle held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 200756000056 · Hugoton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 14.6:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hugoton Elem (511 students)
Hugoton Middle held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hugoton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hugoton Elem
Hugoton Elem
511 students
- Hugoton High
Hugoton High
317 students
- This school 161
Hugoton Middle
161 students
- Hugoton Learni 29
Hugoton Learning Academy
29 students
What this shows Hugoton Middle reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugoton Middle compares
Hugoton Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$14,726
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 161 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 41.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Hugoton Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hugoton Public Schools reports $14,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hugoton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugoton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hugoton Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hugoton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hugoton Middle
How many students attend Hugoton Middle?
Hugoton Middle has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hugoton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugoton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugoton Middle is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugoton Middle?
49.4% of students at Hugoton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugoton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hugoton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Hugoton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugoton Middle?
Hugoton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hugoton Middle rank among public schools in Hugoton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugoton Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hugoton, 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 Hugoton Public Schools?
Besides Hugoton Middle, Hugoton Public Schools also operates Hugoton Elem (511 students), Hugoton High (317 students), and Hugoton Learning Academy (29 students). See the Hugoton Public Schools district page for the complete list.