- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hesston, KS
Hesston High
Federal NCES profile for Hesston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200717001194
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesston High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hesston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesston High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesston High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hesston, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Hesston High held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200717001194 · Hesston, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 14.4:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hesston Elem (306 students)
Hesston High held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hesston High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hesston Elem
Hesston Elem
306 students
- This school
Hesston High
274 students
- Hesston Middle
Hesston Middle
273 students
What this shows Hesston High reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesston High compares
Hesston 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 53% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,840
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Hesston High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hesston reports $11,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hesston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesston Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hesston Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hesston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hesston High
How many students attend Hesston High?
Hesston High has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hesston, KS. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesston High is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hesston High?
20.2% of students at Hesston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesston High?
The largest demographic group at Hesston High is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Hesston, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesston High?
Hesston High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Hesston High rank among public schools in Hesston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesston High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hesston, 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 Hesston?
Besides Hesston High, Hesston also operates Hesston Elem (306 students) and Hesston Middle (273 students). See the Hesston district page for the complete list.