- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mclouth, KS
Mclouth Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mclouth 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 200936000992
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclouth Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mclouth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclouth Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclouth Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mclouth, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mclouth Middle shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200936000992 · Mclouth, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclouth Elem (221 students)
Mclouth Middle shrank from 92 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mclouth Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mclouth Elem
Mclouth Elem
221 students
- Mclouth High
Mclouth High
125 students
- This school
Mclouth Middle
91 students
What this shows Mclouth Middle reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclouth Middle compares
Mclouth 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$15,298
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Mclouth Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mclouth reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclouth Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclouth Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclouth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mclouth Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mclouth Middle
How many students attend Mclouth Middle?
Mclouth Middle has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mclouth, KS. CCD year-over-year: 92 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclouth Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclouth Middle is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclouth Middle?
33.7% of students at Mclouth Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclouth Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mclouth Middle is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Mclouth, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclouth Middle?
Mclouth 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 Mclouth Middle rank among public schools in Mclouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclouth Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mclouth, 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 Mclouth?
Besides Mclouth Middle, Mclouth also operates Mclouth Elem (221 students) and Mclouth High (125 students). See the Mclouth district page for the complete list.