Enrollment
692
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburg, KS
Pittsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201071001591
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburg Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburg Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburg Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Pittsburg, Kansas, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 692 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 692 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students) and Westside Elem (498 students) alongside Pittsburg Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pittsburg Middle School compares
Pittsburg Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 45% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Pittsburg Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburg, which includes Pittsburg Middle School.
$12,469
Per student
-19%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 76.3%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pittsburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg Middle School
How many students attend Pittsburg Middle School?
Pittsburg Middle School has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburg, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburg Middle School?
61.8% of students at Pittsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburg Middle School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburg Middle School?
Pittsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg on the city page.
Is Pittsburg Middle School a good school?
Pittsburg Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittsburg?
Besides Pittsburg Middle School, Pittsburg also operates Pittsburg High (1,033 students), Westside Elem (498 students), and Lakeside Elem (406 students). See the Pittsburg district page for the complete list.
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