- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tonganoxie, KS
Tonganoxie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tonganoxie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201221001865
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonganoxie Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tonganoxie · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonganoxie Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonganoxie Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonganoxie, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Tonganoxie Middle School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 201221001865 · Tonganoxie, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonganoxie Elem (919 students)
Tonganoxie Middle School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tonganoxie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonganoxie Ele
Tonganoxie Elem
919 students
- Tonganoxie Hig
Tonganoxie High
620 students
- This school
Tonganoxie Middle School
433 students
What this shows Tonganoxie Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonganoxie Middle School compares
Tonganoxie 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,129
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Tonganoxie Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tonganoxie reports $12,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonganoxie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonganoxie Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tonganoxie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonganoxie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonganoxie Middle School
How many students attend Tonganoxie Middle School?
Tonganoxie Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tonganoxie, KS. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonganoxie Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tonganoxie Middle School?
26.6% of students at Tonganoxie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonganoxie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tonganoxie Middle School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Tonganoxie, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonganoxie Middle School?
Tonganoxie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Tonganoxie Middle School rank among public schools in Tonganoxie?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonganoxie Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tonganoxie, 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 Tonganoxie?
Besides Tonganoxie Middle School, Tonganoxie also operates Tonganoxie Elem (919 students) and Tonganoxie High (620 students). See the Tonganoxie district page for the complete list.