Enrollment
433
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonganoxie Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonganoxie Middle School
Tonganoxie Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Tonganoxie, Kansas, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tonganoxie spends $11,510 per pupil, 26% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tonganoxie also operates Tonganoxie Elem (919 students) and Tonganoxie High (620 students) alongside Tonganoxie Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tonganoxie Middle School compares
Tonganoxie 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tonganoxie, which includes Tonganoxie Middle School.
$11,510
Per student
-26%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 64.9%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tonganoxie on the city page.
Is Tonganoxie Middle School a good school?
Tonganoxie Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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