- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellinwood, KS
Ellinwood High
Federal NCES profile for Ellinwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200582000733
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellinwood High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ellinwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellinwood High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellinwood High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellinwood, KS.
School address
District: Ellinwood Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200582000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ellinwood High held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200582000733 · Ellinwood, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellinwood Elem (202 students)
Ellinwood High held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Ellinwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellinwood Elem
Ellinwood Elem
202 students
- This school
Ellinwood High
146 students
- Ellinwood Mid 72
Ellinwood Middle School
72 students
What this shows Ellinwood High reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellinwood High compares
Ellinwood 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,397
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Ellinwood High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellinwood Public Schools reports $14,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellinwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellinwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellinwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellinwood High
How many students attend Ellinwood High?
Ellinwood High has 146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellinwood, KS. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellinwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellinwood High is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Ellinwood High?
33.1% of students at Ellinwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellinwood High?
The largest demographic group at Ellinwood High is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Ellinwood, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellinwood High?
Ellinwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ellinwood High rank among public schools in Ellinwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellinwood High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ellinwood, 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 Ellinwood Public Schools?
Besides Ellinwood High, Ellinwood Public Schools also operates Ellinwood Elem (202 students) and Ellinwood Middle School (72 students). See the Ellinwood Public Schools district page for the complete list.