- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Easton, KS
Pleasant Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200564001130
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Ridge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Easton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pleasant Ridge Middle grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+19.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 200564001130 · Easton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 21.6:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Ridge Elementary (344 students)
Pleasant Ridge Middle grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+19.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
344 students
- This school
Pleasant Ridge Middle
173 students
- Pleasant Ridge
Pleasant Ridge High
168 students
What this shows Pleasant Ridge Middle reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Ridge Middle compares
Pleasant Ridge 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 57% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$14,631
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Pleasant Ridge Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton reports $14,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Ridge Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Middle?
Pleasant Ridge Middle has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Easton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Middle is 21.6:1, which is 57% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Ridge Middle?
20.4% of students at Pleasant Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Ridge Middle is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Easton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Ridge Middle?
Pleasant Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pleasant Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Easton, 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 Easton?
Besides Pleasant Ridge Middle, Easton also operates Pleasant Ridge Elementary (344 students) and Pleasant Ridge High (168 students). See the Easton district page for the complete list.