- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wellington, KS
Wellington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wellington 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 201284000727
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wellington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Wellington Middle School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 201284000727 · Wellington, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington High School (463 students)
Wellington Middle School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wellington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellington Hig
Wellington High School
463 students
- This school
Wellington Middle School
349 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
277 students
- Lincoln Elem 137
Lincoln Elem
137 students
- Kennedy Elem 126
Kennedy Elem
126 students
- Washington Ele 86
Washington Elem
86 students
What this shows Wellington Middle School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington Middle School compares
Wellington 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,414
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Wellington Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellington reports $13,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington Middle School
How many students attend Wellington Middle School?
Wellington Middle School has 349 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wellington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington Middle School is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellington Middle School?
56.5% of students at Wellington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wellington Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Wellington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington Middle School?
Wellington 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 Wellington Middle School rank among public schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellington Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wellington, 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 Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wellington?
Besides Wellington Middle School, Wellington also operates Wellington High School (463 students), Eisenhower Elem (277 students), and Lincoln Elem (137 students). See the Wellington district page for the complete list.