- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leon, KS
Bluestem Jr/Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Bluestem Jr/Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200855000038
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluestem Jr/Sr High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Bluestem Jr/Sr High has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bluestem Jr/Sr High held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200855000038 · Leon, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 15.1:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluestem Elementary School (267 students)
Bluestem Jr/Sr High held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Bluestem Jr/Sr High compares
Bluestem Jr/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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,811
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Bluestem Jr/Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bluestem reports $14,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluestem Jr/Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluestem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluestem Jr/Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Leon
1 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluestem Jr/Sr High
How many students attend Bluestem Jr/Sr High?
Bluestem Jr/Sr High has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leon, KS. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluestem Jr/Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluestem Jr/Sr High is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluestem Jr/Sr High?
42.9% of students at Bluestem Jr/Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluestem Jr/Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Bluestem Jr/Sr High is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Leon, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluestem Jr/Sr High?
Bluestem Jr/Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bluestem?
Besides Bluestem Jr/Sr High, Bluestem also operates Bluestem Elementary School (267 students). See the Bluestem district page for the complete list.