- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perry, KS
Perry-Lecompton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Perry-Lecompton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201062000677
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry-Lecompton Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
Perry-Lecompton Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perry Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201062000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Perry-Lecompton Middle grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 201062000677 · Perry, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 14.6:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecompton Elem (298 students)
Perry-Lecompton Middle grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE held 16.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Perry-Lecompton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecompton Elem
Lecompton Elem
298 students
- Perry Lecompto
Perry Lecompton High
268 students
- This school
Perry-Lecompton Middle
234 students
What this shows Perry-Lecompton Middle reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry-Lecompton Middle compares
Perry-Lecompton Middle is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,955
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Perry-Lecompton Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Public Schools reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry-Lecompton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecompton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Lecompton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry-Lecompton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry-Lecompton Middle
How many students attend Perry-Lecompton Middle?
Perry-Lecompton Middle has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perry, KS. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry-Lecompton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry-Lecompton Middle is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry-Lecompton Middle?
31.9% of students at Perry-Lecompton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry-Lecompton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Perry-Lecompton Middle is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Perry, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry-Lecompton Middle?
Perry-Lecompton Middle 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).
What other schools are in Perry Public Schools?
Besides Perry-Lecompton Middle, Perry Public Schools also operates Lecompton Elem (298 students) and Perry Lecompton High (268 students). See the Perry Public Schools district page for the complete list.