Enrollment
253
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindsborg, KS
Smoky Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smoky Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200000201467
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smoky Valley Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lindsborg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Smoky Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lindsborg, KS.
School address
District: Smoky Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 200000201467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smoky Valley Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smoky Valley Middle School
Smoky Valley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lindsborg, Kansas, enrolling 253 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Kansas schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 253 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Smoky Valley spends $9,002 per pupil, 42% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Smoky Valley also operates Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students) and Soderstrom Elem (318 students) alongside Smoky Valley 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 Smoky Valley Middle School compares
Smoky Valley 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,002
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Smoky Valley 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 Smoky Valley, which includes Smoky Valley Middle School.
$9,002
Per student
-42%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 74.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 Smoky Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Soderstrom Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smoky Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smoky Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Smoky Valley Middle School
How many students attend Smoky Valley Middle School?
Smoky Valley Middle School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindsborg, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoky Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoky Valley Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smoky Valley Middle School?
32.1% of students at Smoky Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smoky Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smoky Valley Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Lindsborg, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smoky Valley Middle School?
Smoky Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Smoky Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Lindsborg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smoky Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lindsborg, 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 Lindsborg on the city page.
Is Smoky Valley Middle School a good school?
Smoky Valley Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. 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 Smoky Valley?
Besides Smoky Valley Middle School, Smoky Valley also operates Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students), Soderstrom Elem (318 students), and Smoky Valley High (243 students). See the Smoky Valley district page for the complete list.
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