- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita, KS
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Jardine Technology Middle Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201299001800
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #11 of 17
- middle schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jardine Technology Middle Magnet ranks #11 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 201299001800 · Wichita, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 12.3:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 516
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet
516 students
What this shows Jardine Technology Middle Magnet reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jardine Technology Middle Magnet compares
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 101% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$15,549
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jardine Technology Middle Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jardine Technology Middle Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Wichita
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Truesdell Middle School
Standard public school
924 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle School
Standard public school
846 students 13:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robinson Middle School
Standard public school
682 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Middle School
Standard public school
678 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jardine Technology Middle Magnet
How many students attend Jardine Technology Middle Magnet?
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jardine Technology Middle Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Jardine Technology Middle Magnet is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Technology Middle Magnet?
86.0% of students at Jardine Technology Middle Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jardine Technology Middle Magnet?
Jardine Technology Middle Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jardine Technology Middle Magnet rank among middle schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Jardine Technology Middle Magnet ranks #11 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, 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 Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Jardine Technology Middle Magnet, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.