Enrollment
206
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglass, KS
Douglass High
Federal NCES profile for Douglass High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200561000895
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglass High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Douglass · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglass High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglass High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Douglass, KS.
School address
District: Douglass Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200561000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglass High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglass High
Douglass High is a mid-sized high school in Douglass, Kansas, enrolling 206 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 206 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 51 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 206 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Douglass Public Schools also operates Leonard C Seal Elem (263 students) and Marvin Sisk Middle School (118 students) alongside Douglass High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douglass High compares
Douglass High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Douglass High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglass Public Schools, which includes Douglass High.
$13,521
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 75.3%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Douglass High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard C Seal Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marvin Sisk Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglass High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Douglass High
How many students attend Douglass High?
Douglass High has 206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglass, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglass High?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglass High is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Douglass High?
24.4% of students at Douglass High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglass High?
The largest demographic group at Douglass High is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Douglass, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglass High?
Douglass High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglass High rank among public schools in Douglass?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglass High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Douglass, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Douglass on the city page.
Is Douglass High a good school?
Douglass High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglass Public Schools?
Besides Douglass High, Douglass Public Schools also operates Leonard C Seal Elem (263 students) and Marvin Sisk Middle School (118 students). See the Douglass Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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