- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200732001047
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hoisington · Resource Index
- 45
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hoisington High grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 200732001047 · Hoisington, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 13.2:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary (193 students)
Hoisington High grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hoisington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hoisington High
225 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
193 students
- Hoisington Mid
Hoisington Middle
158 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
155 students
What this shows Hoisington High reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoisington High compares
Hoisington High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,653
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
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.
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
District finance for Hoisington reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), up 14.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.