- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakley, KS
Oakley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201005001707
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakley Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakley Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oakley, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Oakley Middle School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 201005001707 · Oakley, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 16.9:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakley Elem (191 students)
Oakley Middle School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Oakley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakley Elem
Oakley Elem
191 students
- This school
Oakley Middle School
135 students
- Oakley Sr High
Oakley Sr High
130 students
What this shows Oakley Middle School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakley Middle School compares
Oakley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Oakley Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakley reports $13,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakley Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakley Middle School
How many students attend Oakley Middle School?
Oakley Middle School has 135 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakley, KS. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakley Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakley Middle School?
33.6% of students at Oakley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakley Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Oakley, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakley Middle School?
Oakley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Oakley Middle School rank among public schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oakley, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oakley?
Besides Oakley Middle School, Oakley also operates Oakley Elem (191 students) and Oakley Sr High (130 students). See the Oakley district page for the complete list.