- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Halstead, KS
Halstead High
Federal NCES profile for Halstead High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200684001080
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halstead High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 240
- students enrolled
Halstead High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Halstead High held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200684001080 · Halstead, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Halstead Middle School (346 students)
Halstead High held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Halstead High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halstead Middl
Halstead Middle School
346 students
- This school
Halstead High
240 students
- Bentley Primar
Bentley Primary School
200 students
What this shows Halstead High reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halstead High compares
Halstead 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$12,529
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Halstead High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Halstead reports $12,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halstead High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentley Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halstead High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halstead High
How many students attend Halstead High?
Halstead High has 240 students enrolled. It is a high school in Halstead, KS. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halstead High?
The student-teacher ratio at Halstead High is 13.3:1, which is 4% 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 Halstead High?
30.8% of students at Halstead High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halstead High?
The largest demographic group at Halstead High is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Halstead, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halstead High?
Halstead High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Halstead?
Besides Halstead High, Halstead also operates Halstead Middle School (346 students) and Bentley Primary School (200 students). See the Halstead district page for the complete list.