- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakin, KS
Lakin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200828001637
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakin Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lakin · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakin Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lakin, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lakin Middle shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200828001637 · Lakin, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 14:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakin Elem (290 students)
Lakin Middle shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakin Elem
Lakin Elem
290 students
- Lakin High
Lakin High
212 students
- This school
Lakin Middle
182 students
What this shows Lakin Middle reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakin Middle compares
Lakin 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% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Kansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,639
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Lakin Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakin reports $13,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakin High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakin Middle
How many students attend Lakin Middle?
Lakin Middle has 182 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakin, KS. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakin Middle is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakin Middle?
51.8% of students at Lakin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakin Middle is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Lakin, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakin Middle?
Lakin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Lakin Middle rank among public schools in Lakin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lakin, 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 Lakin?
Besides Lakin Middle, Lakin also operates Lakin Elem (290 students) and Lakin High (212 students). See the Lakin district page for the complete list.