- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buhler, KS
Buhler High
Federal NCES profile for Buhler High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200420000565
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buhler High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buhler · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buhler High has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buhler High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buhler, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Buhler High held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 200420000565 · Buhler, KS High · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 19.3:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Hills Middle (532 students)
Buhler High held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Buhler High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buhler High
674 students
- Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills Middle
532 students
- Plum Creek Ele
Plum Creek Elementary
448 students
- Union Valley E
Union Valley Elem
435 students
- Buhler Grade S 241
Buhler Grade School
241 students
- Ad Astra Virtu 171
Ad Astra Virtual Academy
171 students
What this shows Buhler High reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buhler High compares
Buhler 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 53% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Buhler High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buhler reports $11,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buhler High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Valley Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buhler Grade School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ad Astra Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Buhler High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buhler High
How many students attend Buhler High?
Buhler High has 674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buhler, KS. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhler High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buhler High is 19.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buhler High?
20.1% of students at Buhler High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buhler High?
The largest demographic group at Buhler High is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Buhler, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buhler High?
Buhler High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Buhler High rank among public schools in Buhler?
By Resource Investment Index, Buhler High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buhler, 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 Buhler?
Besides Buhler High, Buhler also operates Prairie Hills Middle (532 students), Plum Creek Elementary (448 students), and Union Valley Elem (435 students). See the Buhler district page for the complete list.