Enrollment
137
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hutchinson, KS
Reno Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reno Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200999000548
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reno Valley Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Reno Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reno Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reno Valley Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reno Valley Middle School
Reno Valley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hutchinson, Kansas, enrolling 137 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Reno Valley Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Kansas schools and 29% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hutchinson's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairie Hills Middle (532 students): Reno Valley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students) and Nickerson High (255 students) alongside Reno Valley 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 Reno Valley Middle School compares
Reno Valley 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Kansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$13,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Reno Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nickerson, which includes Reno Valley Middle School.
$13,581
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 76.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 Reno Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nickerson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nickerson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central State Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Reno Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Hutchinson
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reno Valley Middle School
How many students attend Reno Valley Middle School?
Reno Valley Middle School has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reno Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reno Valley Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reno Valley Middle School?
51.3% of students at Reno Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reno Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reno Valley Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reno Valley Middle School?
Reno Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Reno Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Reno Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hutchinson, 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 Hutchinson on the city page.
Is Reno Valley Middle School a good school?
Reno Valley Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Nickerson?
Besides Reno Valley Middle School, Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students), Nickerson High (255 students), and Nickerson Elem (183 students). See the Nickerson district page for the complete list.
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