- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Copeland, KS
South Gray Jr High
Federal NCES profile for South Gray Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200519001713
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gray Jr High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 21
- students enrolled
South Gray Jr High has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200519001713 · Copeland, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 4.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Copeland Elem (51 students)
South Gray Jr High CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How South Gray Jr High compares
South Gray Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Kansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$21,220
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, South Gray Jr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copeland, which includes South Gray Jr High.
$21,220
Per student
+34%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Gray Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gray Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Gray Jr High
How many students attend South Gray Jr High?
South Gray Jr High has 21 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Copeland, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gray Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gray Jr High is 4.2:1, which is 70% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 73% 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 South Gray Jr High?
33.3% of students at South Gray Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gray Jr High?
The largest demographic group at South Gray Jr High is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Copeland, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gray Jr High?
South Gray Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Copeland?
Besides South Gray Jr High, Copeland also operates Copeland Elem (51 students). See the Copeland district page for the complete list.
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