Ruppenthal Middle

Russell County
400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665
186 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ruppenthal Middle School, located in Russell, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the USD 407 school district. Dedicated to fostering both academic and personal growth, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-level students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local Russell community.

As part of the broader USD 407 district, Ruppenthal Middle School focuses on integrating technology and effective teaching strategies to promote student engagement. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize a collaborative culture, working closely with parents and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication tools, underscoring a commitment to transparency and partnership in supporting the success of every student.
186
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (84.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (8.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Russell County
Phone: (785)483-3174
Website: http://www.usd407.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 66
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 59
Gender Ratio