- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pomona, KS
West Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201080001894
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Franklin Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Franklin Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pomona, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Franklin Middle School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 201080001894 · Pomona, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 14.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: West Franklin High School (200 students)
West Franklin Middle School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
West Franklin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Franklin
West Franklin High School
200 students
- Appanoose Elem
Appanoose Elementary School
191 students
- This school
West Franklin Middle School
149 students
- Williamsburg E
Williamsburg Elementary School
102 students
What this shows West Franklin Middle School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Franklin Middle School compares
West Franklin 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, West Franklin Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Franklin reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Franklin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Appanoose Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Franklin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Franklin Middle School
How many students attend West Franklin Middle School?
West Franklin Middle School has 149 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pomona, KS. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Franklin Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Franklin Middle School?
37.0% of students at West Franklin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Franklin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Franklin Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Pomona, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Franklin Middle School?
West Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 West Franklin Middle School rank among public schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, West Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pomona, 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 West Franklin?
Besides West Franklin Middle School, West Franklin also operates West Franklin High School (200 students), Appanoose Elementary School (191 students), and Williamsburg Elementary School (102 students). See the West Franklin district page for the complete list.