- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hiawatha, KS
Hiawatha Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Sr 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 200000600976
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Sr High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hiawatha · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Sr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hiawatha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hiawatha Sr High held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200000600976 · Hiawatha, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 12.6:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiawatha Elem (337 students)
Hiawatha Sr High held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem
337 students
- Hiawatha Middl
Hiawatha Middle School
278 students
- This school
Hiawatha Sr High
264 students
What this shows Hiawatha Sr High reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha Sr High compares
Hiawatha Sr 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,668
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Hiawatha Sr High is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hiawatha reports $14,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawatha Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Sr High
How many students attend Hiawatha Sr High?
Hiawatha Sr High has 264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hiawatha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Sr High is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Hiawatha Sr High?
41.2% of students at Hiawatha Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Sr High is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Hiawatha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Sr High?
Hiawatha Sr 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 Hiawatha Sr High rank among public schools in Hiawatha?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Sr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha?
Besides Hiawatha Sr High, Hiawatha also operates Hiawatha Elem (337 students) and Hiawatha Middle School (278 students). See the Hiawatha district page for the complete list.