- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
F L Schlagle High
Federal NCES profile for F L Schlagle 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 200795001425
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F L Schlagle High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
F L Schlagle High has class sizes larger than 76% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F L Schlagle High ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
F L Schlagle High held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200795001425 · Kansas City, KS High · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 15.3:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
F L Schlagle High held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
F L Schlagle High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school
F L Schlagle High
841 students
What this shows F L Schlagle High reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How F L Schlagle High compares
F L Schlagle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 68% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Kansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.2%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 27.3%
Asian 6.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, F L Schlagle High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F L Schlagle High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F L Schlagle High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wyandotte High
Standard public school
1,903 students 18:1 students per teacher
J C Harmon High
Standard public school
1,285 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
500 Reach
Standard public school
76 students
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 (~841 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about F L Schlagle High
How many students attend F L Schlagle High?
F L Schlagle High has 841 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at F L Schlagle High?
The student-teacher ratio at F L Schlagle High is 15.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F L Schlagle High?
71.6% of students at F L Schlagle High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F L Schlagle High?
The largest demographic group at F L Schlagle High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F L Schlagle High?
F L Schlagle 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 F L Schlagle High rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, F L Schlagle High ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides F L Schlagle High, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.