- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, KS
Ashland High
Federal NCES profile for Ashland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200351000086
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland High has class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ashland, KS.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200351000086 · Ashland, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 17.3:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland Elem (83 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Ashland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ashland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland Elem
Ashland Elem
83 students
- This school
Ashland High
69 students
- Ashland Junior
Ashland Junior High School
37 students
What this shows Ashland High reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland High compares
Ashland High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Kansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Ashland High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland, which includes Ashland High.
$17,220
Per student
+9%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ashland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland High
How many students attend Ashland High?
Ashland High has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland High is 17.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland High?
29.7% of students at Ashland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland High?
The largest demographic group at Ashland High is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Ashland, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland High?
Ashland High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ashland High rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ashland, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ashland?
Besides Ashland High, Ashland also operates Ashland Elem (83 students) and Ashland Junior High School (37 students). See the Ashland district page for the complete list.
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