Enrollment
474
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcpherson Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcpherson Middle School
Mcpherson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mcpherson, Kansas, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 474 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson High (658 students) and Roosevelt Elem (269 students) alongside Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson Middle School compares
Mcpherson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcpherson, which includes Mcpherson Middle School.
$17,683
Per student
+14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 45.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~474 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcpherson Middle School a good school?
Mcpherson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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