- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Seaman Middle School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 201149001921 · Topeka, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 12.4:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaman High (1,190 students)
Seaman Middle School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Seaman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaman High
Seaman High
1,190 students
- This school
Seaman Middle School
560 students
- Logan Elementa
Logan Elementary
558 students
- Northern Hills 408
Northern Hills Elementary
408 students
- West Indianola 395
West Indianola Elem
395 students
- Elmont Elem 303
Elmont Elem
303 students
What this shows Seaman Middle School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seaman Middle School compares
Seaman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,171
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
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.
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
District finance for Seaman reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~560 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.