- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, KS
Central Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Central Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200001400453
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Heights High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
Central Heights High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 200001400453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Central Heights High grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 200001400453 · Richmond, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Heights Elem (239 students)
Central Heights High grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Central Heights High compares
Central Heights High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,510
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Central Heights High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Heights reports $15,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Heights High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Richmond
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Heights High
How many students attend Central Heights High?
Central Heights High has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, KS. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Heights High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Central Heights High?
38.4% of students at Central Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Central Heights High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Heights High?
Central Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Central Heights?
Besides Central Heights High, Central Heights also operates Central Heights Elem (239 students). See the Central Heights district page for the complete list.