Enrollment
585
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, KS
Turner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201236001520
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Middle School
Turner Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 585 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 585 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kansas City's middle schools, it stands alongside Carl B. Bruce Middle School (821 students): Turner Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.4:1).
Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students) and Turner Elem (560 students) alongside Turner 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 Turner Middle School compares
Turner 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 53% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Kansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$12,828
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 26.2%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Turner Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turner-Kansas City, which includes Turner Middle School.
$12,828
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 75.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 Turner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Trail | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gloria Willis Middle School
Standard public school
737 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central Middle
Standard public school
687 students 16:1 students per teacher
Piper Middle
Standard public school
680 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
D D Eisenhower Middle
Standard public school
634 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Argentine Middle
Standard public school
519 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Middle School
How many students attend Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Middle School?
65.3% of students at Turner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Turner Middle School rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Turner Middle School a good school?
Turner Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. 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 Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Turner Middle School, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students), Turner Elem (560 students), and Oak Grove Elem (532 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.
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