- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salina, KS
Salina South Middle
Federal NCES profile for Salina South Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201137000520
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salina South Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salina South Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salina South Middle ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Salina South Middle held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 201137000520 · Salina, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 13.5:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Salina South Middle held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Salina South Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- This school
Salina South Middle
782 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- Stewart Elem 406
Stewart Elem
406 students
What this shows Salina South Middle reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salina South Middle compares
Salina South 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Salina South Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salina South Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salina South Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Salina
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salina South Middle
How many students attend Salina South Middle?
Salina South Middle has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Salina South Middle is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Salina South Middle?
51.5% of students at Salina South Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salina South Middle?
The largest demographic group at Salina South Middle is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salina South Middle?
Salina South Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Salina South Middle rank among public schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Salina South Middle ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Salina, 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 Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Salina South Middle, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Lakewood Middle School (647 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.