Enrollment
118
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marvin Sisk Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marvin Sisk Middle School
Marvin Sisk Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Douglass, Kansas, enrolling 118 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.6% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Douglass Public Schools also operates Leonard C Seal Elem (263 students) and Douglass High (206 students) alongside Marvin Sisk Middle School.
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 Marvin Sisk Middle School compares
Marvin Sisk Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglass Public Schools, which includes Marvin Sisk Middle School.
$13,521
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 75.3%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Douglass on the city page.
Is Marvin Sisk Middle School a good school?
Marvin Sisk Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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