- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Pittsburg Middle School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 201071001591 · Pittsburg, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 14.7:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg High (1,033 students)
Pittsburg Middle School held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pittsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High
1,033 students
- This school
Pittsburg Middle School
692 students
- Westside Elem
Westside Elem
498 students
- Lakeside Elem 406
Lakeside Elem
406 students
- Meadowlark Ele 403
Meadowlark Elementary
403 students
- Geo E Nettels 343
Geo E Nettels Elem
343 students
What this shows Pittsburg Middle School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburg Middle School compares
Pittsburg Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,501
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 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.
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
District finance for Pittsburg reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~692 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.