- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wichita, KS
Wilbur Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilbur Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201299000342
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilbur Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #11 of 17
- middle schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilbur Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur Middle School ranks #11 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Wilbur Middle School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 201299000342 · Wichita, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 14.4:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Wilbur Middle School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wilbur Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 822
Wilbur Middle School
822 students
What this shows Wilbur Middle School reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilbur Middle School compares
Wilbur 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Wilbur Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilbur Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilbur Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Wichita
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Truesdell Middle School
Standard public school
924 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle School
Standard public school
846 students 13:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Standard public school
760 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robinson Middle School
Standard public school
682 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Mead Middle School
Standard public school
678 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Coleman Middle School
Standard public school
631 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilbur Middle School
How many students attend Wilbur Middle School?
Wilbur Middle School has 822 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilbur Middle School?
58.9% of students at Wilbur Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilbur Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilbur Middle School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilbur Middle School?
Wilbur Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Wilbur Middle School rank among middle schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur Middle School ranks #11 of 17 middle schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Wilbur Middle School, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.