- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phillipsburg, KS
Phillipsburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Phillipsburg 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 201065000605
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phillipsburg 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.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Phillipsburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phillipsburg Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Phillipsburg, KS.
School address
District: Phillipsburg · Kansas
NCES ID 201065000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Phillipsburg Middle held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 201065000605 · Phillipsburg, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 12.8:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Phillipsburg Elem (233 students)
Phillipsburg Middle held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Phillipsburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Phillipsburg E
Phillipsburg Elem
233 students
- This school
Phillipsburg Middle
179 students
- Phillipsburg H
Phillipsburg High
173 students
What this shows Phillipsburg Middle reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phillipsburg Middle compares
Phillipsburg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,764
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Phillipsburg Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Phillipsburg reports $14,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phillipsburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phillipsburg High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phillipsburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phillipsburg Middle
How many students attend Phillipsburg Middle?
Phillipsburg Middle has 179 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phillipsburg, KS. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillipsburg Middle is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Phillipsburg Middle?
37.6% of students at Phillipsburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillipsburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Phillipsburg Middle is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Phillipsburg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillipsburg Middle?
Phillipsburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Phillipsburg Middle rank among public schools in Phillipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Phillipsburg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg?
Besides Phillipsburg Middle, Phillipsburg also operates Phillipsburg Elem (233 students) and Phillipsburg High (173 students). See the Phillipsburg district page for the complete list.