- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gardner, KS
Wheatridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wheatridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200642001878
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatridge Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Gardner · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatridge Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Gardner, KS.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wheatridge Middle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 200642001878 · Gardner, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 12.3:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students)
Wheatridge Middle School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wheatridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardner Edgert
Gardner Edgerton High
1,794 students
- Trail Ridge Mi 679
Trail Ridge Middle School
679 students
- Pioneer Ridge 548
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
548 students
- Madison Elemen 521
Madison Elementary
521 students
- This school 517
Wheatridge Middle School
517 students
- Grand Star Ele 380
Grand Star Elementary
380 students
What this shows Wheatridge Middle School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatridge Middle School compares
Wheatridge 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$12,882
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Wheatridge Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gardner Edgerton reports $12,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trail Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Star Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Gardner
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatridge Middle School
How many students attend Wheatridge Middle School?
Wheatridge Middle School has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gardner, KS. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatridge Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Wheatridge Middle School?
34.6% of students at Wheatridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wheatridge Middle School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Gardner, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatridge Middle School?
Wheatridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wheatridge Middle School rank among elementary schools in Gardner?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Gardner, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gardner on the city page.
What other schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Besides Wheatridge Middle School, Gardner Edgerton also operates Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students), Trail Ridge Middle School (679 students), and Pioneer Ridge Middle School (548 students). See the Gardner Edgerton district page for the complete list.