- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Protection, KS
South Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200504000493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 113
- students enrolled
South Central Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Comanche County · Kansas
NCES ID 200504000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
South Central Middle School held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200504000493 · Protection, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 28.3:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Elementary School (121 students)
South Central Middle School held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Central
South Central Elementary School
121 students
- This school
South Central Middle School
113 students
- South Central
South Central High School
88 students
What this shows South Central Middle School reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Middle School compares
South Central 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 105% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 5% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, South Central Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Comanche County reports $18,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Middle School
How many students attend South Central Middle School?
South Central Middle School has 113 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Protection, KS. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Middle School is 28.3:1, which is 105% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Central Middle School?
44.8% of students at South Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Protection, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Middle School?
South Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Comanche County?
Besides South Central Middle School, Comanche County also operates South Central Elementary School (121 students) and South Central High School (88 students). See the Comanche County district page for the complete list.