- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tecumseh, KS
Shawnee Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201218001136
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Heights Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Heights Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Heights Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 201218001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Shawnee Heights Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 201218001136 · Tecumseh, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 13.2:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students)
Shawnee Heights Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.7 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Shawnee Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights High
1,218 students
- Berryton Elem
Berryton Elem
560 students
- This school
Shawnee Heights Middle
540 students
- Tecumseh South 464
Tecumseh South Elem
464 students
- Tecumseh North 435
Tecumseh North Elem
435 students
- Shawnee Height 429
Shawnee Heights Elem
429 students
What this shows Shawnee Heights Middle reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee Heights Middle compares
Shawnee Heights 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,340
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Shawnee Heights Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Heights reports $12,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berryton Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh South Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh North Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Heights Middle
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Middle?
Shawnee Heights Middle has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tecumseh, KS. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Middle is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Shawnee Heights Middle?
30.3% of students at Shawnee Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Heights Middle is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Heights Middle?
Shawnee Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Shawnee Heights Middle rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Heights Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tecumseh, 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 Shawnee Heights?
Besides Shawnee Heights Middle, Shawnee Heights also operates Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students), Berryton Elem (560 students), and Tecumseh South Elem (464 students). See the Shawnee Heights district page for the complete list.