Enrollment
91
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mclouth Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mclouth Middle
Mclouth Middle is a small middle school in Mclouth, Kansas, enrolling 91 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 91 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mclouth also operates Mclouth Elem (221 students) and Mclouth High (125 students) alongside Mclouth Middle.
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 Mclouth Middle compares
Mclouth Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,115
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclouth, which includes Mclouth Middle.
$15,115
Per student
-2%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 75.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mclouth on the city page.
Is Mclouth Middle a good school?
Mclouth Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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