- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leroy, KS
Southern Coffey County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Coffey County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200867001794
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Coffey County Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
Southern Coffey County Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200867001794 · Leroy, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 16.7:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Coffey County Elementary (84 students)
Southern Coffey County Middle School 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 →
Southern Coffey County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Coffe
Southern Coffey County Elementary
84 students
- This school
Southern Coffey County Middle School
50 students
- Southern Coffe
Southern Coffey County High School
37 students
What this shows Southern Coffey County Middle School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Coffey County Middle School compares
Southern Coffey County 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$20,994
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
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Southern Coffey County Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leroy-Gridley, which includes Southern Coffey County Middle School.
$20,994
Per student
+33%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 59.9%
Federal 4.7%
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 Southern Coffey County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Coffey County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Coffey County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Coffey County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Coffey County Middle School
How many students attend Southern Coffey County Middle School?
Southern Coffey County Middle School has 50 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leroy, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Coffey County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Coffey County Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Coffey County Middle School?
65.0% of students at Southern Coffey County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Coffey County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Coffey County Middle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Leroy, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Coffey County Middle School?
Southern Coffey County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Leroy-Gridley?
Besides Southern Coffey County Middle School, Leroy-Gridley also operates Southern Coffey County Elementary (84 students) and Southern Coffey County High School (37 students). See the Leroy-Gridley district page for the complete list.
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