- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, KS
Piper Middle
Federal NCES profile for Piper Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201068001681
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piper Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 10
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Piper Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piper Middle ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Piper-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201068001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Piper Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 201068001681 · Kansas City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 15.1:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Piper High (913 students)
Piper Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Piper Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piper High
Piper High
913 students
- This school
Piper Middle
680 students
- Piper Prairie
Piper Prairie Elementary
644 students
- Piper Creek El
Piper Creek Elementary
598 students
What this shows Piper Middle reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piper Middle compares
Piper 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$12,062
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 14.3%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Piper Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Piper-Kansas City reports $12,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piper Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piper Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piper Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piper Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gloria Willis Middle School
Standard public school
737 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central Middle
Standard public school
687 students 16:1 students per teacher
D D Eisenhower Middle
Standard public school
634 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Turner Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Argentine Middle
Standard public school
519 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piper Middle
How many students attend Piper Middle?
Piper Middle has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Piper Middle is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piper Middle?
20.6% of students at Piper Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piper Middle?
The largest demographic group at Piper Middle is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piper Middle?
Piper Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Piper Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Piper Middle ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Piper-Kansas City?
Besides Piper Middle, Piper-Kansas City also operates Piper High (913 students), Piper Prairie Elementary (644 students), and Piper Creek Elementary (598 students). See the Piper-Kansas City district page for the complete list.