Enrollment
560
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topeka, KS
Seaman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Seaman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201149001921
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seaman Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seaman Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seaman Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seaman Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seaman Middle School
Seaman Middle School is a large middle school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 560 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Seaman spends $11,874 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Topeka's middle schools, it stands alongside Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students): Seaman Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 12.1:1).
Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students) and Logan Elementary (558 students) alongside Seaman Middle School.
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 Seaman Middle School compares
Seaman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Kansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Seaman Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seaman, which includes Seaman Middle School.
$11,874
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 70.3%
Federal 9.0%
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 Seaman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Indianola Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmont Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seaman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Topeka
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washburn Rural Middle School
Standard public school
966 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Jardine Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Marjorie French Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Landon Middle School
Standard public school
430 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Seaman Middle School
How many students attend Seaman Middle School?
Seaman Middle School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaman Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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 Seaman Middle School?
32.8% of students at Seaman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seaman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Seaman Middle School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seaman Middle School?
Seaman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Seaman Middle School rank among middle schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Seaman Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, 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 Topeka on the city page.
Is Seaman Middle School a good school?
Seaman Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Seaman?
Besides Seaman Middle School, Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students), Logan Elementary (558 students), and Northern Hills Elementary (408 students). See the Seaman district page for the complete list.
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