- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglass, KS
Marvin Sisk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marvin Sisk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200561000725
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marvin Sisk Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Douglass · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marvin Sisk Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Sisk Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Douglass, KS.
School address
District: Douglass Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200561000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Marvin Sisk Middle School shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 200561000725 · Douglass, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 10.7:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard C Seal Elem (263 students)
Marvin Sisk Middle School shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Marvin Sisk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonard C Seal
Leonard C Seal Elem
263 students
- Douglass High
Douglass High
206 students
- This school
Marvin Sisk Middle School
118 students
What this shows Marvin Sisk Middle School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marvin Sisk Middle School compares
Marvin Sisk Middle School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Kansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$14,074
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Marvin Sisk Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglass Public Schools reports $14,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marvin Sisk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard C Seal Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglass High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marvin Sisk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marvin Sisk Middle School
How many students attend Marvin Sisk Middle School?
Marvin Sisk Middle School has 118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglass, KS. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marvin Sisk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marvin Sisk Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 Marvin Sisk Middle School?
38.6% of students at Marvin Sisk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marvin Sisk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marvin Sisk Middle School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Douglass, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marvin Sisk Middle School?
Marvin Sisk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Marvin Sisk Middle School rank among public schools in Douglass?
By Resource Investment Index, Marvin Sisk Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Douglass, 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 Douglass Public Schools?
Besides Marvin Sisk Middle School, Douglass Public Schools also operates Leonard C Seal Elem (263 students) and Douglass High (206 students). See the Douglass Public Schools district page for the complete list.