Enrollment
276
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meriden, KS
Jefferson West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200951000669
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson West Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson West Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson West Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Meriden, KS.
School address
District: Jefferson West · Kansas
NCES ID 200951000669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson West Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson West Middle
Jefferson West Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Meriden, Kansas, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Kansas schools and 33% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 276 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 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jefferson West also operates Jefferson West Elementary School (320 students) and Jefferson West High (247 students) alongside Jefferson West Middle.
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 Jefferson West Middle compares
Jefferson West Middle on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,656
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Jefferson West Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson West, which includes Jefferson West Middle.
$14,656
Per student
-5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 78.9%
Federal 6.5%
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 Jefferson West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson West Middle
How many students attend Jefferson West Middle?
Jefferson West Middle has 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meriden, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Middle is 18.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson West Middle?
27.1% of students at Jefferson West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson West Middle is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Meriden, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson West Middle?
Jefferson West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jefferson West Middle rank among public schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson West Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Meriden, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Meriden on the city page.
Is Jefferson West Middle a good school?
Jefferson West Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Jefferson West?
Besides Jefferson West Middle, Jefferson West also operates Jefferson West Elementary School (320 students) and Jefferson West High (247 students). See the Jefferson West district page for the complete list.
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