- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Baxter Springs High held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 200381001508 · Baxter Springs, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12.9:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem (245 students)
Baxter Springs High held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Baxter Springs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Baxter Springs High
361 students
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
245 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
223 students
- Usd 508 Eacade 36
Usd 508 Eacademy
36 students
What this shows Baxter Springs High reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baxter Springs High compares
Baxter Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,044
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 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.
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
District finance for Baxter Springs reports $15,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~361 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.