- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wellsville Middle School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 201287001733 · Wellsville, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 11.1:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellsville Elem (411 students)
Wellsville Middle School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wellsville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellsville Ele
Wellsville Elem
411 students
- Wellsville Hig
Wellsville High
278 students
- This school
Wellsville Middle School
167 students
What this shows Wellsville Middle School reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellsville Middle School compares
Wellsville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,791
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 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.
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
District finance for Wellsville reports $12,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~167 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.