- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
La Crosse Middle School shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200822000891 · La Crosse, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 7.4:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crosse Elementary (125 students)
La Crosse Middle School shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
La Crosse Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Crosse Elem
La Crosse Elementary
125 students
- La Crosse High
La Crosse High
87 students
- This school 37
La Crosse Middle School
37 students
What this shows La Crosse Middle School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Crosse Middle School compares
La Crosse 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Lacrosse reports $16,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~37 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), down 3.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.