- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, KS
Augusta Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200363000919
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Sr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Augusta Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Sr High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Augusta, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Augusta Sr High held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200363000919 · Augusta, KS High · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta Middle School (445 students)
Augusta Sr High held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Augusta Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Augusta Sr High
594 students
- Augusta Middle
Augusta Middle School
445 students
- Ewalt Elementa
Ewalt Elementary
310 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
300 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
256 students
What this shows Augusta Sr High reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Augusta Sr High compares
Augusta Sr High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Kansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$11,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Augusta Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta reports $11,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Augusta Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ewalt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Sr High
How many students attend Augusta Sr High?
Augusta Sr High has 594 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, KS. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Sr High is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Augusta Sr High?
31.5% of students at Augusta Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Sr High is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Augusta, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Sr High?
Augusta Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Augusta Sr High rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Sr High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Augusta, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta?
Besides Augusta Sr High, Augusta also operates Augusta Middle School (445 students), Ewalt Elementary (310 students), and Lincoln Elem (300 students). See the Augusta district page for the complete list.