- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galena, KS
Galena High
Federal NCES profile for Galena High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200636001387
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena High has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Galena, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Galena High shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 200636001387 · Galena, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 14.8:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students)
Galena High shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Galena High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Galena High
236 students
- Spring Grove P
Spring Grove Primary Center
229 students
- Galena Middle
Galena Middle School
174 students
- Liberty Elem
Liberty Elem
167 students
What this shows Galena High reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena High compares
Galena High is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 18% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Galena High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena reports $14,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galena Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena High
How many students attend Galena High?
Galena High has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galena, KS. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena High is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena High?
50.2% of students at Galena High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena High?
The largest demographic group at Galena High is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Galena, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena High?
Galena High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Galena High rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Galena, 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 Galena?
Besides Galena High, Galena also operates Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students), Galena Middle School (174 students), and Liberty Elem (167 students). See the Galena district page for the complete list.