- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parsons, KS
Parsons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parsons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201056001486
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Parsons · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsons Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Parsons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Parsons Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 201056001486 · Parsons, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.9:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsons Sr High (399 students)
Parsons Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Parsons Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsons Sr Hig
Parsons Sr High
399 students
- This school
Parsons Middle School
273 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
262 students
- Guthridge Scho
Guthridge School
203 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
176 students
What this shows Parsons Middle School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parsons Middle School compares
Parsons 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 69% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Two or More 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Parsons Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parsons reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parsons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guthridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parsons Middle School
How many students attend Parsons Middle School?
Parsons Middle School has 273 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parsons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parsons Middle School?
72.2% of students at Parsons Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parsons Middle School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Parsons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons Middle School?
Parsons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Parsons Middle School rank among public schools in Parsons?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Parsons, 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 Parsons on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsons?
Besides Parsons Middle School, Parsons also operates Parsons Sr High (399 students), Lincoln School (262 students), and Guthridge School (203 students). See the Parsons district page for the complete list.