Enrollment
173
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Ridge Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Ridge Middle
Pleasant Ridge Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Easton, Kansas, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Kansas schools and 57% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Easton also operates Pleasant Ridge Elementary (344 students) and Pleasant Ridge High (168 students) alongside Pleasant Ridge Middle.
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 Pleasant Ridge Middle compares
Pleasant Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,263
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Easton, which includes Pleasant Ridge Middle.
$13,263
Per student
-14%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 72.6%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Easton on the city page.
Is Pleasant Ridge Middle a good school?
Pleasant Ridge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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