School overview
At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
29.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
43th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
137
Wellington Middle School: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Wellington Middle School
Wellington Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wellington. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Wellington. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Wellington Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.46 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black2.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Wellington
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eisenhower Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
277 reported students
Wellington High School
High · Grades 09–12
463 reported students
Lincoln Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
137 reported students
Kennedy Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
126 reported students
Washington Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
86 reported students
Wellington Virtual School
High · Grades 09–12
1 reported students