- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Emporia, KS
Emporia High
Federal NCES profile for Emporia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200594000226
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emporia High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emporia High has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emporia High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Emporia High grew from 1,510 students in 2022-23 to 1,629 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 88.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 200594000226 · Emporia, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,494 enr · 17.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia Middle School (843 students)
Emporia High grew from 1,510 students in 2022-23 to 1,629 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 88.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Emporia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Emporia High
1,494 students
- Emporia Middle
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- Village Elem 401
Village Elem
401 students
- Riverside Elem 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- Timmerman Elem 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- Walnut Elem 312
Walnut Elem
312 students
What this shows Emporia High reports 1,494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emporia High compares
Emporia High is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 6% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,494
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$15,701
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 38.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Emporia High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emporia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timmerman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emporia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emporia High
How many students attend Emporia High?
Emporia High has 1,494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Emporia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,510 (2022-23) → 1,629 (2023-24), up 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emporia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Emporia High is 17.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emporia High?
40.3% of students at Emporia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emporia High?
The largest demographic group at Emporia High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emporia High?
Emporia High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Emporia High rank among public schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Emporia High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Emporia, 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 Emporia on the city page.
What other schools are in Emporia?
Besides Emporia High, Emporia also operates Emporia Middle School (843 students), Village Elem (401 students), and Riverside Elementary (385 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.