- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conway Springs, KS
Conway Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Conway Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200513000735
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Springs High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Conway Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Conway Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Conway Springs, KS.
School address
District: Conway Springs · Kansas
NCES ID 200513000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Conway Springs High School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200513000735 · Conway Springs, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 10.3:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood (146 students)
Conway Springs High School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Conway Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conway Springs
Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood
146 students
- This school
Conway Springs High School
144 students
- Conway Springs
Conway Springs Middle School
89 students
What this shows Conway Springs High School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway Springs High School compares
Conway Springs High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 59% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Kansas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,224
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 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Conway Springs High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Conway Springs reports $15,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conway Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway Springs Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conway Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conway Springs High School
How many students attend Conway Springs High School?
Conway Springs High School has 144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conway Springs, KS. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Springs High School is 10.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 34% 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 Conway Springs High School?
17.4% of students at Conway Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Conway Springs High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Conway Springs, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Springs High School?
Conway Springs High School 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).
How does Conway Springs High School rank among public schools in Conway Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Conway Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Conway Springs, 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 Conway Springs?
Besides Conway Springs High School, Conway Springs also operates Conway Springs Kyle Trueblood (146 students) and Conway Springs Middle School (89 students). See the Conway Springs district page for the complete list.