- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atchison, KS
Atchison High School
Federal NCES profile for Atchison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200354000956
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atchison High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Atchison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Atchison High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS.
School address
District: Atchison Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200354000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Atchison High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 200354000956 · Atchison, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Atchison Elementary School (693 students)
Atchison High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Atchison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atchison Eleme
Atchison Elementary School
693 students
- This school
Atchison High School
419 students
- Atchison Middl
Atchison Middle School
287 students
- Central School 51
Central School
51 students
What this shows Atchison High School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atchison High School compares
Atchison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$14,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Atchison High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atchison Public Schools reports $14,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atchison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atchison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atchison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atchison High School
How many students attend Atchison High School?
Atchison High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atchison, KS. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atchison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atchison High School is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Atchison High School?
48.7% of students at Atchison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atchison High School?
The largest demographic group at Atchison High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Atchison, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atchison High School?
Atchison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Atchison High School rank among public schools in Atchison?
By Resource Investment Index, Atchison High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atchison, 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 Atchison Public Schools?
Besides Atchison High School, Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison Elementary School (693 students), Atchison Middle School (287 students), and Central School (51 students). See the Atchison Public Schools district page for the complete list.