- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hutchinson Middle School 8 held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200762001635 · Hutchinson, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 10.2:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson High School (1,214 students)
Hutchinson Middle School 8 held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hutchinson Middle School 8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Hig
Hutchinson High School
1,214 students
- Morgan Element 388
Morgan Elementary
388 students
- Mccandless Ele 346
Mccandless Elementary
346 students
- Wiley Elementa 322
Wiley Elementary
322 students
- Graber Element 311
Graber Elementary
311 students
- This school 264
Hutchinson Middle School 8
264 students
What this shows Hutchinson Middle School 8 reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchinson Middle School 8 compares
Hutchinson Middle School 8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,236
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 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.
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
District finance for Hutchinson Public Schools reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~264 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.