Enrollment
186
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruppenthal Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruppenthal Middle
Ruppenthal Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Russell, Kansas, enrolling 186 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Ruppenthal Middle 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 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 102 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 186 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Russell County also operates Russell High (328 students) and Bickerdyke Elem (261 students) alongside Ruppenthal Middle.
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 Ruppenthal Middle compares
Ruppenthal Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Ruppenthal Middle.
$16,335
Per student
+5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 68.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Russell on the city page.
Is Ruppenthal Middle a good school?
Ruppenthal Middle earns 48/100 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 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.
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