- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topeka, KS
Marjorie French Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie French Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201226001474
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie French Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjorie French Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie French Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Marjorie French Middle School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 201226001474 · Topeka, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13.3:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Marjorie French Middle School grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Marjorie French Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 480
Marjorie French Middle School
480 students
What this shows Marjorie French Middle School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marjorie French Middle School compares
Marjorie French Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 18.8%
African American 15.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Marjorie French Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marjorie French Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjorie French Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Topeka
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washburn Rural Middle School
Standard public school
966 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Seaman Middle School
Standard public school
560 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jardine Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Landon Middle School
Standard public school
430 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie French Middle School
How many students attend Marjorie French Middle School?
Marjorie French Middle School has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie French Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie French Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Marjorie French Middle School?
60.3% of students at Marjorie French Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie French Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie French Middle School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie French Middle School?
Marjorie French Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marjorie French Middle School rank among middle schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjorie French Middle School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Marjorie French Middle School, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.