- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sabetha, KS
Sabetha Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sabetha Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200035002026
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabetha Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sabetha · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabetha Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabetha Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sabetha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sabetha Middle School held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200035002026 · Sabetha, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 14.4:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sabetha Elementary School (401 students)
Sabetha Middle School held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sabetha Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sabetha Elemen
Sabetha Elementary School
401 students
- Sabetha High S
Sabetha High School
217 students
- This school
Sabetha Middle School
173 students
- Axtell Element 113
Axtell Elementary School
113 students
- Wetmore Elemen 90
Wetmore Elementary
90 students
- Axtell High 49
Axtell High
49 students
What this shows Sabetha Middle School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sabetha Middle School compares
Sabetha Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,728
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Sabetha Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairie Hills reports $13,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sabetha Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabetha Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabetha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Axtell Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wetmore Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Axtell High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabetha Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sabetha Middle School
How many students attend Sabetha Middle School?
Sabetha Middle School has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sabetha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabetha Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sabetha Middle School?
27.7% of students at Sabetha Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabetha Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sabetha Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Sabetha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabetha Middle School?
Sabetha Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Sabetha Middle School rank among public schools in Sabetha?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabetha Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sabetha, 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 Prairie Hills?
Besides Sabetha Middle School, Prairie Hills also operates Sabetha Elementary School (401 students), Sabetha High School (217 students), and Axtell Elementary School (113 students). See the Prairie Hills district page for the complete list.