- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Turner Middle School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 201236001520 · Kansas City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner High (1,147 students)
Turner Middle School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Turner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner High
Turner High
1,147 students
- This school
Turner Middle School
585 students
- Turner Elem
Turner Elem
560 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem
532 students
- Midland Trail
Midland Trail
495 students
- Turner Sixth G 299
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
299 students
What this shows Turner Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Middle School compares
Turner 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,315
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
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.
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
District finance for Turner-Kansas City reports $13,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~585 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.