- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Scott, KS
Fort Scott Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Fort Scott Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200618000149
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Scott Sr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fort Scott · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Scott Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Scott Sr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fort Scott, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fort Scott Sr High held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200618000149 · Fort Scott, KS High · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 13.4:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Scott Middle School (372 students)
Fort Scott Sr High held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Fort Scott Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Scott Sr High
578 students
- Fort Scott Mid
Fort Scott Middle School
372 students
- Eugene Ware El
Eugene Ware Elem
361 students
- Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott Elem
311 students
What this shows Fort Scott Sr High reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Scott Sr High compares
Fort Scott Sr 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$14,109
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Fort Scott Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Scott reports $14,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Scott Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Scott Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ware Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Scott Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Scott Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Scott Sr High
How many students attend Fort Scott Sr High?
Fort Scott Sr High has 578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Scott, KS. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Scott Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Scott Sr High is 13.4:1, which is 3% 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 Fort Scott Sr High?
38.2% of students at Fort Scott Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Scott Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Fort Scott Sr High is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Fort Scott, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Scott Sr High?
Fort Scott Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Fort Scott Sr High rank among public schools in Fort Scott?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Scott Sr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott?
Besides Fort Scott Sr High, Fort Scott also operates Fort Scott Middle School (372 students), Eugene Ware Elem (361 students), and Winfield Scott Elem (311 students). See the Fort Scott district page for the complete list.