- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, KS
Rosedale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rosedale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200795001418
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosedale Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosedale Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Middle ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-290 students YoY
Rosedale Middle shrank from 798 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-36.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-290 students YoY 200795001418 · Kansas City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Rosedale Middle shrank from 798 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-36.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Rosedale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 501
Rosedale Middle
501 students
What this shows Rosedale Middle reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosedale Middle compares
Rosedale Middle is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
African American 16.6%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Rosedale Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosedale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosedale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gloria Willis Middle School
Standard public school
737 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central Middle
Standard public school
687 students 16:1 students per teacher
Piper Middle
Standard public school
680 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
D D Eisenhower Middle
Standard public school
634 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Turner Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rosedale Middle
How many students attend Rosedale Middle?
Rosedale Middle has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 290.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Middle is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Rosedale Middle?
48.5% of students at Rosedale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosedale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rosedale Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosedale Middle?
Rosedale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rosedale Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Middle ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Rosedale Middle, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.