- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcpherson, KS
Mcpherson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcpherson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200939000998
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcpherson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Mcpherson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcpherson Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mcpherson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Mcpherson Middle School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 200939000998 · Mcpherson, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 14.8:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcpherson High (658 students)
Mcpherson Middle School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mcpherson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcpherson High
Mcpherson High
658 students
- This school
Mcpherson Middle School
474 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
269 students
- Washington Ele 256
Washington Elem
256 students
- Eisenhower Ele 239
Eisenhower Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elem 221
Lincoln Elem
221 students
What this shows Mcpherson Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcpherson Middle School compares
Mcpherson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 35.4% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
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
30.2%
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
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Mcpherson Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcpherson reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcpherson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcpherson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcpherson Middle School
How many students attend Mcpherson Middle School?
Mcpherson Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcpherson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Middle School 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 Mcpherson Middle School?
35.4% of students at Mcpherson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcpherson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcpherson Middle School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Mcpherson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcpherson Middle School?
Mcpherson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mcpherson Middle School rank among public schools in Mcpherson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mcpherson, 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 Mcpherson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcpherson?
Besides Mcpherson Middle School, Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson High (658 students), Roosevelt Elem (269 students), and Washington Elem (256 students). See the Mcpherson district page for the complete list.