Enrollment
182
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakin Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakin Middle
Lakin Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lakin, Kansas, enrolling 182 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lakin also operates Lakin Elem (290 students) and Lakin High (212 students) alongside Lakin Middle.
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 Lakin Middle compares
Lakin Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,376
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakin, which includes Lakin Middle.
$14,376
Per student
-7%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 71.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary 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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lakin on the city page.
Is Lakin Middle a good school?
Lakin Middle earns 58/100 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 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.
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