Enrollment
427
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leavenworth, KS
Richard Warren Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richard Warren Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200843002030
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Warren Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Warren Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Warren Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843002030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Warren Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Warren Middle School
Richard Warren Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 427 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 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 427 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 427 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students) and Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students) alongside Richard Warren 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 Richard Warren Middle School compares
Richard Warren 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 | 55.3% | ▲ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 26% | - | - |
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.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
51.8%
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
$13,595
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 51.8%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Richard Warren 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 Leavenworth, which includes Richard Warren Middle School.
$13,595
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Richard Warren Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Brewer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Leavenworth | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Warren Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Warren Middle School
How many students attend Richard Warren Middle School?
Richard Warren Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Warren Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Warren 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 Richard Warren Middle School?
55.3% of students at Richard Warren Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Warren Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Warren Middle School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Warren Middle School?
Richard Warren Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Richard Warren Middle School rank among public schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Warren Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Richard Warren Middle School a good school?
Richard Warren Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Leavenworth?
Besides Richard Warren Middle School, Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students), Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students), and David Brewer Elementary (319 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.
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