- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Goddard, KS
Goddard High
Federal NCES profile for Goddard High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200654000381
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goddard High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Goddard · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Goddard High has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Goddard, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Goddard High grew from 948 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 200654000381 · Goddard, KS High · MID · TRAD
962 enr · 18.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower High School (991 students)
Goddard High grew from 948 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Goddard High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
991 students
- This school
Goddard High
962 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
625 students
- Apollo Element
Apollo Elementary School
544 students
- Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
514 students
- Discovery Inte
Discovery Intermediate School
502 students
What this shows Goddard High reports 962 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goddard High compares
Goddard 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 962 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
962
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,463
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Goddard High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goddard reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goddard High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goddard High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Goddard
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~962 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goddard High
How many students attend Goddard High?
Goddard High has 962 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goddard, KS. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard High is 18.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goddard High?
25.8% of students at Goddard High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goddard High?
The largest demographic group at Goddard High is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Goddard, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goddard High?
Goddard High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Goddard High rank among public schools in Goddard?
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Goddard, 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 Goddard on the city page.
What other schools are in Goddard?
Besides Goddard High, Goddard also operates Eisenhower High School (991 students), Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (625 students), and Apollo Elementary School (544 students). See the Goddard district page for the complete list.