- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Smoky Valley Middle School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200000201467 · Lindsborg, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 16.9:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School (402 students)
Smoky Valley Middle School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Smoky Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smoky Valley V
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
402 students
- Soderstrom Ele
Soderstrom Elem
318 students
- This school
Smoky Valley Middle School
253 students
- Smoky Valley H
Smoky Valley High
243 students
What this shows Smoky Valley Middle School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smoky Valley Middle School compares
Smoky Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,356
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 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.
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
District finance for Smoky Valley reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.