Enrollment
170
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moundridge, KS
Moundridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moundridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200978001013
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moundridge Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Moundridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moundridge Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moundridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moundridge, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moundridge Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moundridge Middle
Moundridge Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Moundridge, Kansas, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 567 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Moundridge spends $11,971 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Moundridge also operates Moundridge Elem (182 students) and Moundridge High (160 students) alongside Moundridge 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 Moundridge Middle compares
Moundridge 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 93.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Moundridge Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moundridge, which includes Moundridge Middle.
$11,971
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 54.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 Moundridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moundridge Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moundridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moundridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Moundridge Middle
How many students attend Moundridge Middle?
Moundridge Middle has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moundridge, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moundridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moundridge Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moundridge Middle?
33.3% of students at Moundridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moundridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moundridge Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Moundridge, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moundridge Middle?
Moundridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Moundridge Middle rank among public schools in Moundridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Moundridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Moundridge, 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 Moundridge on the city page.
Is Moundridge Middle a good school?
Moundridge Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Moundridge?
Besides Moundridge Middle, Moundridge also operates Moundridge Elem (182 students) and Moundridge High (160 students). See the Moundridge district page for the complete list.
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