- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lansing, KS
Lansing Middle 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Lansing Middle 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200834001664
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lansing Middle 6-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lansing Middle 6-8 has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing Middle 6-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lansing, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lansing Middle 6-8 shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 200834001664 · Lansing, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.2:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lansing High 9-12 (860 students)
Lansing Middle 6-8 shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lansing Middle 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lansing High 9
Lansing High 9-12
860 students
- Lansing Elemen
Lansing Elementary School
758 students
- This school
Lansing Middle 6-8
580 students
- Lansing Interm
Lansing Intermediate School
370 students
What this shows Lansing Middle 6-8 reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lansing Middle 6-8 compares
Lansing Middle 6-8 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$12,481
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Lansing Middle 6-8 is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lansing reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lansing Middle 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing High 9-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lansing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lansing Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lansing Middle 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lansing Middle 6-8
How many students attend Lansing Middle 6-8?
Lansing Middle 6-8 has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lansing, KS. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lansing Middle 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Lansing Middle 6-8 is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Lansing Middle 6-8?
25.5% of students at Lansing Middle 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lansing Middle 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Lansing Middle 6-8 is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Lansing, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lansing Middle 6-8?
Lansing Middle 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lansing Middle 6-8 rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Lansing Middle 6-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing?
Besides Lansing Middle 6-8, Lansing also operates Lansing High 9-12 (860 students), Lansing Elementary School (758 students), and Lansing Intermediate School (370 students). See the Lansing district page for the complete list.