- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Soto, KS
De Soto High School
Federal NCES profile for De Soto High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200549000127
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Soto High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in De Soto · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
De Soto High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Soto High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Soto, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
De Soto High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200549000127 · De Soto, KS Other · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 15.6:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Valley High School (1,432 students)
De Soto High School held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
De Soto High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mill Valley Hi
Mill Valley High School
1,432 students
- This school
De Soto High School
918 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
676 students
- Monticello Tra
Monticello Trails Middle School
655 students
- Mize Elementar 474
Mize Elementary School
474 students
- Clear Creek El 461
Clear Creek Elem
461 students
What this shows De Soto High School reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Soto High School compares
De Soto 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 64% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, De Soto High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Soto reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Soto High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mize Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Soto High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in De Soto
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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Soto High School
How many students attend De Soto High School?
De Soto High School has 918 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Soto, KS. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Soto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at De Soto High School is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Soto High School?
15.3% of students at De Soto High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Soto High School?
The largest demographic group at De Soto High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in De Soto, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Soto High School?
De Soto High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 De Soto High School rank among public schools in De Soto?
By Resource Investment Index, De Soto High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Soto, 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 De Soto?
Besides De Soto High School, De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students), Mill Creek Middle School (676 students), and Monticello Trails Middle School (655 students). See the De Soto district page for the complete list.