Enrollment
37
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Crosse, KS
La Crosse Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Crosse Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200822000891
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crosse Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in La Crosse · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crosse Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crosse Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Crosse, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crosse Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crosse Middle School
La Crosse Middle School is a small middle school in La Crosse, Kansas, enrolling 37 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, La Crosse Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of Kansas schools and 46% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.8% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kansas schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lacrosse also operates La Crosse Elementary (125 students) and La Crosse High (87 students) alongside La Crosse 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 La Crosse Middle School compares
La Crosse 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Kansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$15,193
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, La Crosse Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lacrosse, which includes La Crosse Middle School.
$15,193
Per student
-2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 69.7%
Federal 7.1%
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 La Crosse Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Crosse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crosse Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Crosse Middle School
How many students attend La Crosse Middle School?
La Crosse Middle School has 37 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Crosse, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crosse Middle School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 53% 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 La Crosse Middle School?
45.8% of students at La Crosse Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crosse Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Crosse Middle School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in La Crosse, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crosse Middle School?
La Crosse Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 La Crosse Middle School rank among public schools in La Crosse?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crosse Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Crosse, 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 La Crosse on the city page.
Is La Crosse Middle School a good school?
La Crosse Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas. 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 Lacrosse?
Besides La Crosse Middle School, Lacrosse also operates La Crosse Elementary (125 students) and La Crosse High (87 students). See the Lacrosse district page for the complete list.
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