- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Kepley Middle School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 201242000067 · Ulysses, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.3:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulysses High (438 students)
Kepley Middle School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Kepley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ulysses High
Ulysses High
438 students
- Hickok Elem
Hickok Elem
350 students
- Sullivan Elem
Sullivan Elem
338 students
- This school
Kepley Middle School
294 students
- Ulysses Commun 97
Ulysses Community Learning Center (Uclc)
97 students
What this shows Kepley Middle School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kepley Middle School compares
Kepley Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,734
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Ulysses reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.