- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonner Springs, KS
Robert E Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert E Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200405000030
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E Clark Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bonner Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert E Clark Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Clark Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, KS.
School address
District: Bonner Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200405000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Robert E Clark Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 200405000030 · Bonner Springs, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 13:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonner Springs High (778 students)
Robert E Clark Middle held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Robert E Clark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs High
778 students
- This school
Robert E Clark Middle
599 students
- Delaware Ridge
Delaware Ridge Elementary
378 students
- Bonner Springs
Bonner Springs Elementary
351 students
- Edwardsville E
Edwardsville Elem
331 students
What this shows Robert E Clark Middle reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert E Clark Middle compares
Robert E Clark Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,837
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Robert E Clark Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonner Springs reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert E Clark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonner Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delaware Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonner Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwardsville Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E Clark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert E Clark Middle
How many students attend Robert E Clark Middle?
Robert E Clark Middle has 599 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonner Springs, KS. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Clark Middle is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Robert E Clark Middle?
43.3% of students at Robert E Clark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E Clark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert E Clark Middle is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Bonner Springs, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E Clark Middle?
Robert E Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Robert E Clark Middle rank among public schools in Bonner Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Clark Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, 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 Bonner Springs?
Besides Robert E Clark Middle, Bonner Springs also operates Bonner Springs High (778 students), Delaware Ridge Elementary (378 students), and Bonner Springs Elementary (351 students). See the Bonner Springs district page for the complete list.