Enrollment
149
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Franklin Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Franklin Middle School
West Franklin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Pomona, Kansas, enrolling 149 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.0% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 149 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 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 149 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Franklin also operates West Franklin High School (200 students) and Appanoose Elementary School (191 students) alongside West Franklin 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 West Franklin Middle School compares
West Franklin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Franklin, which includes West Franklin Middle School.
$15,342
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pomona on the city page.
Is West Franklin Middle School a good school?
West Franklin Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 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.
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