- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belle Plaine, KS
Belle Plaine High
Federal NCES profile for Belle Plaine High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200390000737
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Plaine High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Plaine High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belle Plaine, KS.
School address
District: Belle Plaine · Kansas
NCES ID 200390000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Belle Plaine High held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200390000737 · Belle Plaine, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 12.1:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine Elem (211 students)
Belle Plaine High held near 183 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Belle Plaine High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Plaine E
Belle Plaine Elem
211 students
- This school
Belle Plaine High
181 students
- Belle Plaine M
Belle Plaine Middle
162 students
What this shows Belle Plaine High reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Plaine High compares
Belle Plaine 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Belle Plaine High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belle Plaine reports $16,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Plaine High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Plaine High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine High
How many students attend Belle Plaine High?
Belle Plaine High has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belle Plaine, KS. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 183 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine High is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Belle Plaine High?
35.8% of students at Belle Plaine High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Plaine High?
The largest demographic group at Belle Plaine High is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Plaine High?
Belle Plaine High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Belle Plaine High rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine?
Besides Belle Plaine High, Belle Plaine also operates Belle Plaine Elem (211 students) and Belle Plaine Middle (162 students). See the Belle Plaine district page for the complete list.