- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Great Bend, KS
Great Bend High School
Federal NCES profile for Great Bend High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200666001036
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Bend High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Great Bend · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Bend High School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Bend High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Great Bend, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Great Bend High School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.2 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 200666001036 · Great Bend, KS High · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 14.2:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Bend Middle School (438 students)
Great Bend High School held near 954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.2 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Great Bend High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Great Bend High School
923 students
- Great Bend Mid
Great Bend Middle School
438 students
- Eisenhower Ele 343
Eisenhower Elem
343 students
- Park Elem 304
Park Elem
304 students
- Jefferson Elem 297
Jefferson Elem
297 students
- Riley Elem 296
Riley Elem
296 students
What this shows Great Bend High School reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Bend High School compares
Great Bend High School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 21% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$15,609
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Great Bend High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Bend reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Bend High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Bend High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Bend High School
How many students attend Great Bend High School?
Great Bend High School has 923 students enrolled. It is a high school in Great Bend, KS. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 954 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Bend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Bend High School is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Bend High School?
51.6% of students at Great Bend High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Bend High School?
The largest demographic group at Great Bend High School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Great Bend, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Bend High School?
Great Bend High School 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 Great Bend High School rank among public schools in Great Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Bend High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Great Bend, 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 Great Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Bend?
Besides Great Bend High School, Great Bend also operates Great Bend Middle School (438 students), Eisenhower Elem (343 students), and Park Elem (304 students). See the Great Bend district page for the complete list.