- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita, KS
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201299000337
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 17
- middle schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle ranks #2 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 201299000337 · Wichita, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 14.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 623
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle
623 students
What this shows Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle compares
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 54% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 40.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Wichita
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Truesdell Middle School
Standard public school
924 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle School
Standard public school
846 students 13:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robinson Middle School
Standard public school
682 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Middle School
Standard public school
678 students 16.5:1 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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle
How many students attend Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle?
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle?
65.8% of students at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle?
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle rank among middle schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle ranks #2 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, 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 Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.