Enrollment
167
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wellsville, KS
Wellsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wellsville 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 201287001733
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellsville Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wellsville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellsville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellsville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wellsville, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellsville Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellsville Middle School
Wellsville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wellsville, Kansas, enrolling 167 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wellsville also operates Wellsville Elem (411 students) and Wellsville High (278 students) alongside Wellsville 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 Wellsville Middle School compares
Wellsville 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 34% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,894
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Wellsville 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 Wellsville, which includes Wellsville Middle School.
$12,894
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 6.3%
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 Wellsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wellsville Middle School
How many students attend Wellsville Middle School?
Wellsville Middle School has 167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wellsville, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 Wellsville Middle School?
28.0% of students at Wellsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wellsville Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Wellsville, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellsville Middle School?
Wellsville 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 Wellsville Middle School rank among public schools in Wellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellsville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wellsville, 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 Wellsville on the city page.
Is Wellsville Middle School a good school?
Wellsville Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also less 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 Wellsville?
Besides Wellsville Middle School, Wellsville also operates Wellsville Elem (411 students) and Wellsville High (278 students). See the Wellsville district page for the complete list.
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