Enrollment
144
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Humboldt, KS
Humboldt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200759000248
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Humboldt Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Humboldt, Kansas, enrolling 144 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.0% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Humboldt spends $10,120 per pupil, 35% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Humboldt also operates Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students) and Humboldt Elementary School (342 students) alongside Humboldt Middle School.
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 Humboldt Middle School compares
Humboldt Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$10,120
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 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Humboldt Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt, which includes Humboldt Middle School.
$10,120
Per student
-35%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.9%
State 72.6%
Federal 5.5%
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 Humboldt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Virtual Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Humboldt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humboldt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Middle School
How many students attend Humboldt Middle School?
Humboldt Middle School has 144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Humboldt, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humboldt Middle School?
44.0% of students at Humboldt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Humboldt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt Middle School?
Humboldt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Humboldt Middle School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt on the city page.
Is Humboldt Middle School a good school?
Humboldt Middle School earns 36/100 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 Humboldt?
Besides Humboldt Middle School, Humboldt also operates Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students), Humboldt Elementary School (342 students), and Humboldt High School (176 students). See the Humboldt district page for the complete list.
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