- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, KS
Columbus Junior High and High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Junior High and High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200507001343
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Junior High and High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Junior High and High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Junior High and High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbus, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Columbus Junior High and High School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 200507001343 · Columbus, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.7:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem (348 students)
Columbus Junior High and High School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Columbus Junior High and High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbus Junior High and High School
438 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
348 students
- Park Elem
Park Elem
208 students
- Highland Elem 130
Highland Elem
130 students
What this shows Columbus Junior High and High School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Junior High and High School compares
Columbus Junior High and High School 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Kansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,603
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 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Columbus Junior High and High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Junior High and High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Junior High and High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Junior High and High School
How many students attend Columbus Junior High and High School?
Columbus Junior High and High School has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, KS. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Junior High and High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Junior High and High School is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Columbus Junior High and High School?
43.0% of students at Columbus Junior High and High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Junior High and High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Junior High and High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Junior High and High School?
Columbus Junior High and High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Columbus Junior High and High School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Junior High and High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus?
Besides Columbus Junior High and High School, Columbus also operates Central Elem (348 students), Park Elem (208 students), and Highland Elem (130 students). See the Columbus district page for the complete list.