- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- -
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Humboldt Middle School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200759000248 · Humboldt, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 14.4:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt Virtual Education (351 students)
Humboldt Middle School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Humboldt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humboldt Virtu
Humboldt Virtual Education
351 students
- Humboldt Eleme
Humboldt Elementary School
342 students
- Humboldt High
Humboldt High School
176 students
- This school
Humboldt Middle School
144 students
What this shows Humboldt Middle School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt Middle School compares
Humboldt Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,798
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 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.
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
District finance for Humboldt reports $10,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~144 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.