Enrollment
778
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bonner Springs, KS
Bonner Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Bonner Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200405000031
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonner Springs High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bonner Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonner Springs High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonner Springs High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, KS.
School address
District: Bonner Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200405000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonner Springs High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonner Springs High
Bonner Springs High is a large high school in Bonner Springs, Kansas, enrolling 778 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 778 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bonner Springs also operates Robert E Clark Middle (599 students) and Delaware Ridge Elementary (378 students) alongside Bonner 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 Bonner Springs High compares
Bonner 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$13,486
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 259 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.
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 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Bonner Springs High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonner Springs, which includes Bonner Springs High.
$13,486
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.4%
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 Bonner Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delaware Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonner Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsville Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonner Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high 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 (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonner Springs High
How many students attend Bonner Springs High?
Bonner Springs High has 778 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bonner Springs, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonner Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonner Springs High is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonner Springs High?
36.9% of students at Bonner Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonner Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Bonner Springs High is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Bonner Springs, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonner Springs High?
Bonner Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonner Springs High rank among public schools in Bonner Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonner Springs High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonner Springs, 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 Bonner Springs on the city page.
Is Bonner Springs High a good school?
Bonner Springs High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. 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 Bonner Springs?
Besides Bonner Springs High, Bonner Springs also operates Robert E Clark Middle (599 students), Delaware Ridge Elementary (378 students), and Bonner Springs Elementary (351 students). See the Bonner Springs district page for the complete list.
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