Enrollment
361
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxter Springs, KS
Baxter Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Baxter Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200381001508
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baxter Springs High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Baxter Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Baxter Springs High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baxter Springs High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Baxter Springs, KS.
School address
District: Baxter Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200381001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baxter Springs High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baxter Springs High
Baxter Springs High is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baxter Springs, Kansas, enrolling 361 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Baxter Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem (245 students): Baxter Springs High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15.3:1).
Baxter Springs also operates Lincoln Elem (245 students) and Central Elem (223 students) alongside Baxter Springs High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baxter Springs High compares
Baxter Springs 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Kansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Baxter Springs High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baxter Springs, which includes Baxter Springs High.
$13,965
Per student
-10%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 81.5%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baxter Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Usd 508 Eacademy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Baxter Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Baxter Springs
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baxter Springs High
How many students attend Baxter Springs High?
Baxter Springs High has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Baxter Springs High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Baxter Springs High?
52.4% of students at Baxter Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baxter Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Baxter Springs High is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Baxter Springs, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baxter Springs High?
Baxter Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baxter Springs High rank among schools in Baxter Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Baxter Springs High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Baxter Springs, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baxter Springs on the city page.
Is Baxter Springs High a good school?
Baxter Springs High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baxter Springs?
Besides Baxter Springs High, Baxter Springs also operates Lincoln Elem (245 students), Central Elem (223 students), and Usd 508 Eacademy (36 students). See the Baxter Springs district page for the complete list.
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