- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhart, KS
Elkhart High
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200579000081
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Elkhart High held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 200579000081 · Elkhart, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 13.5:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students)
Elkhart High held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kansas Connect
Kansas Connections Academy
1,200 students
- Elkhart Elem 171
Elkhart Elem
171 students
- This school 108
Elkhart High
108 students
- Elkhart Middle 81
Elkhart Middle School
81 students
- Point Rock Alt 20
Point Rock Alternative
20 students
What this shows Elkhart High reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart High compares
Elkhart High 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$7,706
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Elkhart High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart reports $7,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhart High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Point Rock Alternative | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Elkhart
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhart High
How many students attend Elkhart High?
Elkhart High has 108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhart, KS. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Elkhart High?
39.3% of students at Elkhart High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart High?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart High is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Elkhart, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart High?
Elkhart High 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 Elkhart High rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart?
Besides Elkhart High, Elkhart also operates Kansas Connections Academy (1,200 students), Elkhart Elem (171 students), and Elkhart Middle School (81 students). See the Elkhart district page for the complete list.