- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
Alfred Fairfax Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alfred Fairfax Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200795002094
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred Fairfax Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred Fairfax Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Fairfax Academy ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795002094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Alfred Fairfax Academy grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200795002094 · Kansas City, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 4.3:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Alfred Fairfax Academy grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Alfred Fairfax Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 52
Alfred Fairfax Academy
52 students
What this shows Alfred Fairfax Academy reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred Fairfax Academy compares
Alfred Fairfax Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 69% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 1% in Kansas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
African American 36.5%
White 7.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Alfred Fairfax Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred Fairfax Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred Fairfax Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wyandotte High
Standard public school
1,903 students 18:1 students per teacher
J C Harmon High
Standard public school
1,285 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
F L Schlagle High
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Fairfax Academy
How many students attend Alfred Fairfax Academy?
Alfred Fairfax Academy has 52 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Fairfax Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Fairfax Academy is 4.3:1, which is 69% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 73% 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 Alfred Fairfax Academy?
76.1% of students at Alfred Fairfax Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred Fairfax Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alfred Fairfax Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred Fairfax Academy?
Alfred Fairfax Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alfred Fairfax Academy rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Fairfax Academy ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Alfred Fairfax Academy, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.