Enrollment
378
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisburg, KS
Louisburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Louisburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200897001638
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisburg Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisburg Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisburg Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Louisburg, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisburg Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisburg Middle
Louisburg Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Louisburg, Kansas, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 378 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 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Louisburg spends $11,049 per pupil, 29% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Louisburg also operates Louisburg High (529 students) and Rockville Elementary School (419 students) alongside Louisburg 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 Louisburg Middle compares
Louisburg 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,049
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
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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Louisburg Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisburg, which includes Louisburg Middle.
$11,049
Per student
-29%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 61.7%
Federal 5.5%
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 Louisburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Virtual Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Louisburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Louisburg Middle
How many students attend Louisburg Middle?
Louisburg Middle has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisburg, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisburg Middle is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisburg Middle?
13.0% of students at Louisburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Louisburg Middle is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Louisburg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisburg Middle?
Louisburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Louisburg Middle rank among public schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisburg Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Louisburg, 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 Louisburg on the city page.
Is Louisburg Middle a good school?
Louisburg Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. 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 Louisburg?
Besides Louisburg Middle, Louisburg also operates Louisburg High (529 students), Rockville Elementary School (419 students), and Broadmoor Elementary (388 students). See the Louisburg district page for the complete list.
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