Enrollment
225
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoisington, KS
Hoisington High
Federal NCES profile for Hoisington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200732001047
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoisington High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hoisington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoisington High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoisington High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hoisington, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoisington High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoisington High
Hoisington High is a mid-sized high school in Hoisington, Kansas, enrolling 225 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.8% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 225 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #201, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hoisington also operates Lincoln Elementary (193 students) and Hoisington Middle (158 students) alongside Hoisington High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoisington High compares
Hoisington High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Hoisington High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoisington, which includes Hoisington High.
$12,881
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 72.0%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hoisington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoisington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoisington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hoisington High
How many students attend Hoisington High?
Hoisington High has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoisington, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoisington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoisington High is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Hoisington High?
39.8% of students at Hoisington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoisington High?
The largest demographic group at Hoisington High is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Hoisington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoisington High?
Hoisington High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoisington High rank among public schools in Hoisington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoisington High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hoisington, 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 Hoisington on the city page.
Is Hoisington High a good school?
Hoisington High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hoisington?
Besides Hoisington High, Hoisington also operates Lincoln Elementary (193 students), Hoisington Middle (158 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (155 students). See the Hoisington district page for the complete list.
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