Enrollment
294
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ulysses, KS
Kepley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kepley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201242000067
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kepley Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ulysses · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kepley Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kepley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kepley Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kepley Middle School
Kepley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ulysses, Kansas, enrolling 294 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 980 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ulysses spends $12,388 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ulysses also operates Ulysses High (438 students) and Hickok Elem (350 students) alongside Kepley 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 Kepley Middle School compares
Kepley 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
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
39.8%
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
$12,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 24.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Kepley 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 Ulysses, which includes Kepley Middle School.
$12,388
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 71.7%
Federal 9.6%
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 Kepley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulysses High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickok Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kepley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kepley Middle School
How many students attend Kepley Middle School?
Kepley Middle School has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ulysses, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kepley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kepley Middle School 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 Kepley Middle School?
60.1% of students at Kepley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kepley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kepley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Ulysses, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kepley Middle School?
Kepley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Kepley Middle School rank among public schools in Ulysses?
By Resource Investment Index, Kepley Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ulysses, 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 Ulysses on the city page.
Is Kepley Middle School a good school?
Kepley Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Ulysses?
Besides Kepley Middle School, Ulysses also operates Ulysses High (438 students), Hickok Elem (350 students), and Sullivan Elem (338 students). See the Ulysses district page for the complete list.
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