- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Louisburg Middle held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200897001638 · Louisburg, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Louisburg High (529 students)
Louisburg Middle held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Louisburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Louisburg High
Louisburg High
529 students
- Rockville Elem
Rockville Elementary School
419 students
- Broadmoor Elem
Broadmoor Elementary
388 students
- This school
Louisburg Middle
378 students
- Louisburg Virt 31
Louisburg Virtual Program
31 students
What this shows Louisburg Middle reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisburg Middle compares
Louisburg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,240
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
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 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
District finance for Louisburg reports $11,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~378 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.