Enrollment
44
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwich, KS
Norwich Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwich Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200807001969
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwich Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Norwich · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwich Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norwich, KS.
School address
District: Kingman - Norwich · Kansas
NCES ID 200807001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwich Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwich Middle School
Norwich Middle School is a small middle school in Norwich, Kansas, enrolling 44 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 97% of Kansas schools and 59% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Kansas schools, with 44 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Kingman - Norwich also operates Kingman Elementary School (330 students) and Kingman High (198 students) alongside Norwich 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 Norwich Middle School compares
Norwich 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 59% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 97% in Kansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,917
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Norwich Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingman - Norwich, which includes Norwich Middle School.
$13,917
Per student
-10%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 76.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Norwich Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwich Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwich High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwich Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~44 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norwich Middle School
How many students attend Norwich Middle School?
Norwich Middle School has 44 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwich, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwich Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwich Middle School is 22:1, which is 59% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwich Middle School?
23.9% of students at Norwich Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwich Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwich Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Norwich, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwich Middle School?
Norwich Middle School 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 Norwich Middle School rank among public schools in Norwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwich Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norwich, 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 Norwich on the city page.
Is Norwich Middle School a good school?
Norwich Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Kingman - Norwich?
Besides Norwich Middle School, Kingman - Norwich also operates Kingman Elementary School (330 students), Kingman High (198 students), and Norwich Elementary School (108 students). See the Kingman - Norwich district page for the complete list.
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