At a glance
Reported students
480
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Marjorie French Middle School: 480 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Marjorie French Middle School
Marjorie French Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 480 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). English learners represent 6.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marjorie French Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black15.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Topeka Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jardine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
508 reported students
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
440 reported students
Landon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
430 reported students
Chase Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
Robinson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
361 reported students
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Public schools near Marjorie French Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jardine Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 508 | 2 mi |
| Landon Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 430 | 3.3 mi |
| Washburn Rural Middle School Middle · Auburn-Washburn | 06–08 | 966 | 3.4 mi |
| Robinson Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 361 | 3.7 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 440 | 4.8 mi |
| Chase Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 390 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie French Middle School
What grades does Marjorie French Middle School serve?
Marjorie French Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Marjorie French Middle School?
Marjorie French Middle School reported 480 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marjorie French Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 480 students and 33.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marjorie French Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marjorie French Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Topeka Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marjorie French Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marjorie French Middle School in?
Marjorie French Middle School is part of Topeka Public Schools, based in Topeka, KS, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marjorie French Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jardine Middle School (2 mi), Landon Middle School (3.3 mi), Washburn Rural Middle School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.