Enrollment
580
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lansing Middle 6-8 compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lansing Middle 6-8
Lansing Middle 6-8 is a large middle school in Lansing, Kansas, enrolling 580 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing spends $12,155 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 580 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lansing also operates Lansing High 9-12 (860 students) and Lansing Elementary School (758 students) alongside Lansing Middle 6-8.
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 Lansing Middle 6-8 compares
Lansing Middle 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing, which includes Lansing Middle 6-8.
$12,155
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 73.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lansing on the city page.
Is Lansing Middle 6-8 a good school?
Lansing Middle 6-8 earns 45/100 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 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.
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