Enrollment
264
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson Middle School 8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200762001635
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson Middle School 8 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200762001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hutchinson Middle School 8 compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hutchinson, Kansas, enrolling 264 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Hutchinson Middle School 8 is leaner than roughly 86% of Kansas schools and 26% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 62 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 264 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hutchinson's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairie Hills Middle (532 students): Hutchinson Middle School 8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 16.6:1).
Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students) and Morgan Elementary (388 students) alongside Hutchinson Middle School 8.
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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 compares
Hutchinson Middle School 8 on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 39% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Kansas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$15,014
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Hutchinson Middle School 8 is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutchinson Public Schools, which includes Hutchinson Middle School 8.
$15,014
Per student
-3%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccandless Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graber Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson Middle School 8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Hutchinson
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Middle School 8
How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School 8?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Middle School 8?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Middle School 8 is 10.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 35% 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 Hutchinson Middle School 8?
59.3% of students at Hutchinson Middle School 8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson Middle School 8?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson Middle School 8 is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson Middle School 8?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 rank among middle schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
Is Hutchinson Middle School 8 a good school?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Hutchinson Public Schools?
Besides Hutchinson Middle School 8, Hutchinson Public Schools also operates Hutchinson High School (1,214 students), Morgan Elementary (388 students), and Mccandless Elementary (346 students). See the Hutchinson Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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