Enrollment
161
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hugoton Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hugoton Middle
Hugoton Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Hugoton, Kansas, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (42%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hugoton Public Schools also operates Hugoton Elem (511 students) and Hugoton High (317 students) alongside Hugoton 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 Hugoton Middle compares
Hugoton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hugoton Public Schools, which includes Hugoton Middle.
$13,539
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 63.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hugoton on the city page.
Is Hugoton Middle a good school?
Hugoton Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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