Enrollment
508
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topeka, KS
Jardine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jardine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201226001472
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jardine Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jardine Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jardine Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jardine Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jardine Middle School
Jardine Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 508 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 508 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Topeka's middle schools, it stands alongside Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students): Jardine Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.1:1).
Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students) and Topeka West High (971 students) alongside Jardine 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 Jardine Middle School compares
Jardine 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Kansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$16,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 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 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Jardine Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Topeka Public Schools, which includes Jardine Middle School.
$16,138
Per student
+4%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 72.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Jardine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jardine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Topeka
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washburn Rural Middle School
Standard public school
966 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Seaman Middle School
Standard public school
560 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Marjorie French Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Landon Middle School
Standard public school
430 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jardine Middle School
How many students attend Jardine Middle School?
Jardine Middle School has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jardine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jardine Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Jardine Middle School?
66.1% of students at Jardine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jardine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jardine Middle School is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jardine Middle School?
Jardine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Jardine Middle School rank among middle schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Jardine Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, 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 Topeka on the city page.
Is Jardine Middle School a good school?
Jardine Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Jardine Middle School, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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