- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russell, KS
Ruppenthal Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ruppenthal Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201131000944
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruppenthal Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruppenthal Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruppenthal Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Russell, KS.
School address
District: Russell County · Kansas
NCES ID 201131000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ruppenthal Middle held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201131000944 · Russell, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 9.8:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High (328 students)
Ruppenthal Middle held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ruppenthal Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell High
Russell High
328 students
- Bickerdyke Ele
Bickerdyke Elem
261 students
- This school
Ruppenthal Middle
186 students
- Simpson Elem
Simpson Elem
173 students
What this shows Ruppenthal Middle reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruppenthal Middle compares
Ruppenthal 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
43.5%
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
$17,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $17,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruppenthal Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bickerdyke Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simpson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruppenthal Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruppenthal Middle
How many students attend Ruppenthal Middle?
Ruppenthal Middle has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russell, KS. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruppenthal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruppenthal Middle 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 Ruppenthal Middle?
47.8% of students at Ruppenthal Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruppenthal Middle?
Ruppenthal Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ruppenthal Middle rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruppenthal Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Russell, 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 Russell County?
Besides Ruppenthal Middle, Russell County also operates Russell High (328 students), Bickerdyke Elem (261 students), and Simpson Elem (173 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.