Enrollment
236
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200636001387
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 35
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galena High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galena High
Galena High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Galena, Kansas, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #197, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Galena also operates Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students) and Galena Middle School (174 students) alongside Galena High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galena High compares
Galena High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena, which includes Galena High.
$13,679
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.2%
State 84.9%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Galena on the city page.
Is Galena High a good school?
Galena High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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