- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kanopolis, KS
Kanopolis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kanopolis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200587000612
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kanopolis Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Kanopolis Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kanopolis Middle shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200587000612 · Kanopolis, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 14.1:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellsworth High (300 students)
Kanopolis Middle shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 10.8 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kanopolis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellsworth High
Ellsworth High
300 students
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elem
188 students
- This school
Kanopolis Middle
141 students
What this shows Kanopolis Middle reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kanopolis Middle compares
Kanopolis Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Kanopolis Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellsworth reports $13,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kanopolis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kanopolis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kanopolis Middle
How many students attend Kanopolis Middle?
Kanopolis Middle has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kanopolis, KS. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanopolis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanopolis Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kanopolis Middle?
28.1% of students at Kanopolis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kanopolis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kanopolis Middle is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Kanopolis, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kanopolis Middle?
Kanopolis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Ellsworth?
Besides Kanopolis Middle, Ellsworth also operates Ellsworth High (300 students) and Ellsworth Elem (188 students). See the Ellsworth district page for the complete list.